REED Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leading Engineering & Manufacturing company
Job Summary
Material Planner (Test House) responsible for the co-ordination of test sample/result progress in line with material delivery schedules. This will include test order/specification entry onto the laboratory integrated management system through to certification and daily liaison with both internal and external customers on progress.
Main Duties and Responsibilities Prioritise test programming and create programmes for testing
Expedite tests through the laboratory
Liaise with production or external customers on progress of tests and changing demand
Monitor schedule adherence against plan and escalate any anomalies including excessive delays
Attend daily product meetings Control of laboratory production plans Add new and update specifications on the Laboratory Integrated Management System
Management of sub-contracted operations including review and approval of sub-contract reports
Collation of test results and entry into the Laboratory Integrated Management System Generation of test reports and export to customer Use of Excel to create production deposition/bar charts. Accountability for housekeeping standards and other established working standards. Involvement with key continuous improvement activities and project work.
Experience in planning. Previous experience in a test laboratory would be advantageous Operational understanding of mechanical, metallurgical and/ or chemical testing
Demonstrable Knowledge of computer input of data Proficient use of all Microsoft packages Good standard of numeracy and literacy Qualities & Attributes Ability to work within a team and share knowledge