Planning Administrator // Near Newry // Up to £35,000

Are you an organized and proactive professional looking to join a growing and dynamic team? We are seeking a Planning Administrator to join our established company that supports the Aerospace, Medical, and Automotive sectors. If you are looking to develop your career in a fast-paced environment, APPLY NOW!
Location / Hours: This is a full-time position located near Newry, Ireland, with standard hours from Monday to Friday.
Hours: 40 hours per week, typically 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday). Some overtime may be required.

Main Responsibilities & Duties:

• Act as the first point of contact for relevant departments, providing support in resolving any planning and production-related queries.
• Collaborate with the Production Manager to ensure the production plan is optimized, maximizing the use of labour and equipment based on customer needs.
• Plan and organize production workflow for multiple products, ensuring efficient and timely completion.
• Regularly liaise with the production team to identify and communicate any risks to the schedule as early as possible.
• Present detailed information on forecasted plans, highlighting trends or problem areas to improve production efficiency.
• Monitor and maintain material supply levels to meet production requirements.
• Ensure that relevant areas have a prioritized daily workload.
• Work closely with engineering and quality departments to address concerns proactively and promptly.
• Perform other duties as required within your skill set and capabilities.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience in a planning or production support role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work effectively with different departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, to manage and present production data.
• A proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks to production schedules.

Desirable Requirements:

• Previous experience in a regulated industry such as aerospace, automotive, or medical manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling tools.
• Experience working closely with engineering and quality assurance teams to resolve production challenges.

Salary / Benefits:

• Competitive salary ranging from £28,000 to £35,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• Company pension scheme.
• Health plan and employee rewards scheme.
• Excellent working conditions with a supportive team environment.

Application Process:

We aim to respond to all applicants within 5 working days. If you do not receive a response within this period, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Syntech Recruitment Limited: We act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.