Operations Planner

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Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors.

ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.

Qioptiq designs and manufactures market leading Optronic solutions for Defense & Aerospace applications. Key markets include head up displays for commercial airliners, helmet mounted displays for 4th & 5th generation fast jet platforms, night vision for the dismounted soldier, and advanced electro-optics for airborne, maritime and vehicle platforms. Our diverse product range are enabled by the development and application of innovative technologies and engineering solutions. To further expand our portfolio Qioptiq is seeking an exceptional individual to support the development and delivery of our expanding range of next-generation products and technologies.

Job Outline

The job holder operates under the guidance and direction of the Operations Planning Team Leader in establishing and updating plans based on current and anticipated circumstances, to ensure fulfilment of Customer and Company requirements. Poor execution of the role can have implications for both Customer service and Company operational efficiencies.

Main Duties:

• To monitor progress to agreed plans through both meeting forums and direct liaison, and determine any suitable corrections to achieve the Master Production Schedule
• To derive and provide standard and bespoke status reports in suitable formats based on AX data, as required
• To manage relevant complementary data fields (calendars, shift patterns, overtime, utilisation etc) to ensure accurate MRP and Capacity Planning calculation
• To evaluate through audit and formal review, condition of issued work in progress - slow moving, accuracy of feedback reporting (operations and quantities), resolution of transactional queries
• To control and maintain internal 'Works Orders' (including re-scheduling where required) to achieve the requirements of the MPS, with objective of achievable dates and performance to planned leadtime
• To undertake reviews and propose responses to 'Opportunities' and 'Contract Reviews'

Personal Specification

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a good level of general education, (at least Grade “C” or above at GCSE level or equivalent) and be PC literate with a full working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

In addition to a positive outlook and a ‘can do’ attitude, the following attributes are also required:

•      Operations Planning or similar experience

•      Ability to work under pressure

•      Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation

Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team! Visit: www.jobs.excelitas.com