Manufacturing production planner

Manufacturing Production Planner The Kurt J. Lesker Company is a global vacuum science technology and business equipment company, partnering with clients in the aerospace, semiconductor, medical and optical industries, working to enable technology for a better world. We are a family-owned business that was founded 70 years ago and employs nearly 500 people across 9 global offices, including in Europe, North America and Asia. This position will be based at our European Headquarters in Hastings, East Sussex. As the Manufacturing Production Planner, you will hold global responsibilities including producing a positive, profitable, and winning environment for manufactured products. You will collaborate with Product Management, the Sales Department, and other resources to clarify the scope of work for product design, manufacturability, and budget. Key Job Elements: * Prioritise the scheduling system * Create manufacturing routes * Generate Production Routers, sequenced to meet or beat Cost and OTD expectations * Generate cost estimates to be used when quoting manufacturing projects * Work with Engineering to guarantee that the design allows for the most efficient method of manufacturing. * Work with Procurement and Mechanical Engineering to optimise the characteristics of material ordered to allow for efficient manufacturing across a broad spectrum of products * Work with other resources when required to develop new manufacturing techniques * Attend technical reviews with Mechanical Engineers * Attend project close-out meetings * Some travel may be required * Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Required * Extensive experience in manufacturing including but not limited to welding, fabricating, and machining of multiple materials or equivalent experience * Self-motivated and able to multitask * Strong people skills * Strong organisational and time management skills * GD T knowledge Preferred * Experience in manufacturing within the Vacuum Science Industry * HNC in Mechanical Engineering or above or equivalent working experience in a manufacturing related field Benefits: We #39;ve built a benefits package that invests in our people rsquo;s long-term personal and professional growth and well-being. Here rsquo;s a sample of what this includes: * Competitive salary * 25 days annual leave + bank holidays * Matched pension up to 5% * Private Medical Healthcare * Health Cash Plan offering GBP600 per annum towards your standard healthcare costs for both you and your family, plus access to a free 24-hour doctor service * Income protection insurance * Cycle to work and EV Vehicle scheme * Enhanced maternity/paternity pay * Monthly company lunch * Corporate, wellness and charity events throughout the year with the option to earn an extra day of annual leave * Fully funded training/qualifications * Team building events This is a full-time, permanent role based from our offices in St Leonards, East Sussex