Production planner

Function

As Production planner You’ll be part of the team responsible for planning and monitoring the refuse collection lorries. You’ll ensure that production planning runs smoothly, thereby playing a key a link between production, sales and the various departments.

So you’re not sitting at your desk all day. You’re regularly present on the shop floor, keeps abreast of what is actually happening and steps in when you notice a problem arising.

What will you do?

• You’ll be helping with the drawing up, monitoring and adjusting the production schedule.
• You’ll be in daily contact with department managers, colleagues on the shop floor and the sales team.
• You keep the available production capacity closely monitors the situation and identifies any potential problems or delays.
• Are things not going to plan? You think pragmatic and solution-oriented works with the colleagues concerned to find a solution.
• You’ll play an active part in the improving production methods and work processes.
• You will be regularly present on the production floor and, from a hands-on approach to help keep things moving smoothly.

Profile

Above all, we’re looking for someone who enjoys takes control and draws energy from a schedule that is constantly changing.

• You have a a keen interest in technology and you’re comfortable working in a production environment.
• Experience as a production planner is essential (> 5 years)
• Experience or knowledge of steel structure? That’s a nice bonus!
• You are meticulous, organised and strong at administrative tasks.
• You stay calm when the schedule suddenly needs to be adjusted and immediately set about finding a solution.
• You communicate well, take the initiative and aren’t afraid to speak to your colleagues.
• You enjoy working with different departments and aren’t afraid to to start work.
• You speak fluently Dutch and have a basic knowledge of French and English.

Organisation

Our client is a A West Flemish manufacturing company based in Staden which specialises in the development and construction of heavy and often bespoke vehicles and metal structures. The company was founded in 1944 and, according to its own website, now employs more than 500 people.

Offer

At our client you’ll find yourself in an ambitious and stable working environment where innovation, collaboration and personal growth are important.

You can count on:

• A a varied role with responsibility and the freedom to take the initiative.
• Comprehensive training and personal coaching in the workplace.
• Beautiful career opportunities within a stable, internationally active group.
• An attractive remuneration package including extra-legal benefits, tailored to your experience and commitment.
• What non-statutory benefits are there? Meal vouchers, group insurance, bike leasing and car leasing too
• A job during the daytime hours (8.00 am – 4.30 pm)
• Sliding working hours
• Collective closure 4 weeks during the summer holidays, 1 week between Christmas and New Year
• 9 days that can be scheduled as you wish
• 10 days’ paid ADV days per year

Ready to help ensure our production planning runs like clockwork? Then we’d love to get to know you!