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Production Planning & Procurement Manager
 
Location
South East ( Berkshire )
 
Salary
37,000 - 43,000
 
Description
Summary of the role

To provide a professional Production Support Service for the Production Section; responsible for Planning, Materials Procurement and Production Control.

Key accountabilities

PLANNING:

· Manage an MRP II system to provide short term Manufacturing Plans / Production Schedules
· Produce medium and long term Manufacturing Plans
· Generate Procurement Plans for Materials and Support Items, and monitor against them
· Manage upkeep and development of Planning Process Documentation (Work Instructions)
· Resource Planning and Progress Reporting

MATERIAL MANAGEMENT:

· Manage material procurement activities to ensure materials are available on time and to specification

GENERAL:

· Provide a manufacturing estimating service
· Project Manage small interdepartmental teams to meet production programmes
· Keep customers informed of progress
· Monitor and manage the timely completion of manufacturing Milestones and Key Events
· Ensure the Production Team remain focussed to meet the customer’s requirements

About The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE)
Tasked with maintaining the UK's nuclear deterrent, the Atomic Weapons Establishment is without equal. No other organisation in the UK does what we do. Nor do they operate the way we do. This means our people can push the boundaries of conventional thinking and enjoy a wealth of stimulating challenges that are of real national importance.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Experience & Skills

· Knowledge of Project Management and Planning Techniques
· Some knowledge of manufacturing techniques associated with rubber and plastic components
· Degree in an Engineering or Scientific subject
· Extensive experience in an Engineering / Manufacturing Environment
· Good problem solving skills
· The ability to understand technical specifications and relevant Company Procedures
· Computer proficiency in spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, project planning and MRP II software
· Competent in the writing of clear and concise technical reports and presenting technical information
· Ability to lead a team
· Good clear, concise, fluent and unambiguous communication skills at all levels within the organisation
· Good assertiveness skills

Benefits
Join our team and on top of continually developing your abilities, you'll receive a superb benefits package. One that includes 28 days' holiday in addition to statutory bank holidays, a final salary pension scheme and relocation assistance where necessary.

To Apply

To find out more about AWE, this vacancy and to apply, simply click on the apply link below this will take you through to our dedicated recruitment website.

On all applications please state on which website you initially saw this vacancy advertised. Please note that previous applicants need not apply.

AWE welcomes applications from women and men, regardless of disability, sexuality, racial or ethnic origin, age or responsibility for dependants. The normal contractual retirement age at AWE is 65. Successful candidates will be selected solely on their ability to carry out the duties of the post.

Because of the nature of the work associated with this post, it is subject to special nationality rules and is open only to British Citizens. All selected candidates will be required to undergo security clearance.
 
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