Senior Machine Planner (precision metalworking / high-tech)

About vacancy

You turn plans into production results. As a hands-on Production Planner, you ensure orders are achievable, make daily adjustments on the shop floor and improve delivery reliability. You act as the link between Work Planning, Procurement, Operations and CNC production.

• Job description
  • Draw up a realistic production plan (capacity, materials, lead time);
  • Only approve feasible production orders (ERP/MRP);
  • Coordinate daily with Work Planning, Procurement and Operations;
  • Monitor progress and work in progress (WIP); identify and address deviations immediately;
  • Take action in the event of machine breakdowns, illness or material shortages;
  • Re-plan and adjust priorities to ensure smooth operations and delivery reliability;
  • Set clear daily priorities on the shop floor and monitor their implementation;
  • Coordinate staffing levels and capacity with the Operations Manager;
  • Analyse bottlenecks and take timely action within the schedule;
  • Increase OTIF and make structural improvements to the planning process and ERP discipline.
• About the company

  Our client specialises in precision machining. In a climate-controlled production environment, they manufacture complex components with very tight tolerances for leading high-tech clients. With a modern machine park, high-quality metrology and expert craftsmanship, they deliver from prototype to series production, quickly and reliably. As part of a Group, they collaborate seamlessly within the supply chain, benefiting from the short lines of communication and commitment of a close-knit team based in Valkenswaard.

  You’ll be working alongside specialists who strive for perfection. They combine craftsmanship with modern technology, such as high-end (wire) EDM machines, 5-axis machining and advanced CAD/CAM and measuring equipment. Quality, tidiness and traceability are key; we share knowledge and strive for improvement every day. You’ll be given a great deal of responsibility, influence over the manufacturing process and scope for career progression within an informal, down-to-earth working atmosphere characterised by short lines of communication and open dialogue.

• Offer
  • MBO+/HBO level of working and thinking (logistics, engineering or supply chain);
  • At least 3 years’ experience in production planning or operations within a manufacturing environment;
  • Experience with ERP systems; strong skills in handling data, prioritising tasks and managing lead times;
  • Organising work in a logical manner, maintaining an overview and making decisions;
  • Strong communication skills; able to switch seamlessly between Operations, Work Planning, Procurement and Management;
  • Ownership: you take charge and see it through to the end;
  • Proactive: you don’t let matters slide and take timely action;
  • Present and approachable on the shop floor; you provide clarity and ensure follow-up;
  • Hands-on, pragmatic and able to cope with pressure in a high-mix/low-volume environment.
• Your profile

  At our client’s company, you’ll be working alongside specialists who strive for perfection. They combine craftsmanship with modern technology, such as high-end (wire) EDM machines, 5-axis machining and advanced CAD/CAM and measuring equipment. Quality, precision and traceability are key priorities; they focus on sharing knowledge and continuous improvement every day.

  You’ll be given a lot of responsibility, influence over the production process and the opportunity to develop your career within an informal, no-nonsense Brabant working environment.

  In addition:

  • An excellent salary, commensurate with your level and the value you bring, up to a maximum of 5,500 gross per month based on a 40-hour week;
  • A well-maintained, clean and modern working environment (all under one roof);
  • Working with state-of-the-art machinery and the latest measuring equipment;
  • Plenty of scope for personal input and initiatives to improve processes;
  • Short lines of communication within a flat, down-to-earth organisation;
  • Working alongside skilled colleagues as part of a close-knit team, whilst enjoying the benefits and career progression opportunities offered by the parent Group.