AWE are currently recruiting for a Production Planner

Location - Reading area

AWE offer a competitive salary, market leading contributory pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, excellent work/life balance including a 9-day working fortnight and flexible working hours (role dependent).

A salary sacrifice scheme is also available. We will consider candidates looking for full time or part time hours.

AWE has been named in the Sunday Times top 25 big companies to work for in 2019.

Supporting a number of operational delivery units, including Manufacturing and Science, this role will involve providing planning services in order to translate the master production schedule into daily plans to ensure effective and efficient delivery.

In addition, key accountabilities and responsibilities will also include but are not limited to:

· Balancing demand and supply within Operational Delivery Units by co-ordinating and de-conflicting demand and capability

· Ensure local MRP system is updated and accurate

· Proactively tackle blocks and barriers to progress

· Provide manufacturing cost estimates and challenge operation times

· Demonstrate and use 'Lean Planning' techniques and 'Production Control' processes such as visual management, Kanban and Push/Pull in the operational/ manufacturing areas

· Responds positively to the needs of internal and external customers

· Support the creation and maintenance of Basis of Estimate with Production costs and schedule

· Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and to be a great team player

Ideally, we are looking for candidates who have a relevant manufacturing or planning qualification, strong stakeholder management, a proven track record of driving delivery, performance and continuous improvement and demonstrable working appreciation of operational and or manufacturing environments.

An ability adopt a 'See It, Own It, Solve It, do it' mind-set is essential.

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to undertake UK and overseas travel.

AWE plays a crucial role in the defence of the United Kingdom, by providing and maintaining the warheads for the country's nuclear deterrent. We are a centre of scientific, engineering and technological excellence, with some of the most advanced research, design and production facilities in the world. Our unique expertise also assists the UK Government in developing and delivering a range of innovative and integrated support services, including national nuclear security and counter-terrorism solutions.

AWE is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at AWE, including women, BAME and disabled people.

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