Production Planner

Production Planner

ITM Power

Location: Sheffield

Direct Applications Only - No Agency Applicants at this time

About ITM Power

Building on more than two decades of science led research and development, ITM Power designs and manufactures pioneering PEM electrolysers that produce green hydrogen. This helps pave the way to a cleaner economy by enabling industry to decarbonise.

As the first hydrogen related company to be listed on the London Stock Exchange, it’s no exaggeration to say that we’re globally recognised experts in our field.

In recent years, interest in green hydrogen has increased rapidly worldwide. To help meet demand and accelerate global progress towards net-zero, we have scaled up at speed.

In 2021, we opened our cutting-edge factory at Bessemer Park, Sheffield, representing a step-change in our ambition as a business.

Why join us

Our business is entering a significant period of transition, undertaking a period of transformation from our global facilities in Sheffield. You will be working with an inspiring bunch of people, delivering best in class performance, who all share our desire, commitment and ambition to succeed. Our talented team of individuals display energy and enthusiasm with the ability to adapt to ever evolving business needs, encouraging each other to be the best we can. We’ve come a long way, join us for the rest of this incredible journey!

What are we looking for

We have an opportunity for a Production Planner. The position will ensure the smooth/accurate demand planning of production. The planning team will use detailed information from the company systems to generate a workable production schedule and measure performance against this schedule and record deviations accurately.

The role will communicate with various departments/stakeholders as required and will ensure a fit for purpose plan in support of our production team.

Responsibilities

• Champion all things Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People within the Planning team
• Monitor the MRP system and analyse the output to identify any anomalies that present themselves
• Raise works orders, kitting/picking lists for the materials required to achieve the agreed plan
• Monitor/report on shortages that prevent the agreed plan from moving forward
• Work closely with procurement to ensure that shortages are prioritised correctly
• Plan the departments work load and report on progress and risks
• Daily use of software to control the agree plan
• To supply stakeholders with accurate performance information against the agreed plan
• To deal with concerns swiftly and escalate where local control has failed

About You

Knowledge and Experience

• Good level of Maths / English
• Advanced computer skills
• MRP/ERP
• Previous planning experience: preferably from a fast-moving production environment
• Previous management and/or supervisory experience with a developing team
• Previous experience within logistics would be beneficial
• A good awareness of document control and organisational skills
• Experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience of a project environment would be beneficial but not essential

Skills and Abilities

• Good time keeping and time management
• Able to communicate at various levels
• Stakeholder awareness
• Work as part of a team or independently
  

What can we offer you

Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and a wider range of benefits including:

• Buy as you earn (BAYE) share scheme
• Birthday holiday
• Free onsite parking including free electric car charging points
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sodexo discount platform
• Free flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Life assurance
• Free fruit, tea and coffee

We know your career is important to you, it’s important to us too, which is why we also offer opportunities for you to grow and develop your career. If you are looking to join a growing, dynamic business and want to be part of our amazing team we would love to hear from you.

Our success is driven by the exceptional diversity of our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting and creating a diverse and inclusive environment where we encourage our employees to learn and grow, fuelled by mutual respect in a place where ideas flow and thrive.