In this position, I develop and maintain production and programme schedules using dedicated scheduling software, aligning them with production and sales forecasts for accurate planning. I also proactively identify and implement labour and facility flexing strategies between programmes and products, ensuring optimal production plans and maximum labour capacity utilisation.▪ Drive cross-functional collaboration within the production planning team to align short and long-term business planning initiatives with resource allocation and capacity leveling efforts. ▪ Monitor progress and analysed the impact of programme schedule forecast changes to anticipate and mitigate potential threats in a timely manner.▪ Prepare and deliver monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) data presentations to key stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making processes.▪ Facilitate effective communication between senior management and operational teams to coordinate resource allocation efforts, fostering a culture of collaboration and alignment.▪ Regularly update and adjust the programme schedule baseline to accurately reflect any contracted amendments and ensure alignment with project requirements.

In this position, I led and managed the production planning team to consistently achieve key performance metrics, resulting in an increase in operational efficiency. I also oversaw the development of the production plan, considering material and capacity availability, leading to a reduction in production lead times.▪ Analysed company capacity data to optimise staffing levels and skill utilisation, resulting in an increase in operational efficiency.▪ Implemented safety stock calculations for key assemblies, leading to an improvement in on-time delivery performance and enhanced responsiveness to urgent customer needs.▪ Calculated monthly expected revenue and arrears positions, providing critical financial insights for strategic decision-making and forecasting.▪ Conducted proactive analysis of order book status versus targets, identifying areas needing additional order book coverage to meet revenue goals.

In this position, I developed and maintained the Master Production Schedule by analysing material and capacity availability, resulting in an increase in production efficiency. I also streamlined communication and processes between departments to ensure on-time delivery, resulting in a reduction in customer complaints.▪ Calculated accurate production lead times for customer quotations, improving quote accuracy.▪ Reviewed all new sales orders and amendments, consistently advising on achievable dates and reducing order fulfillment time.▪ Acted as the primary point of escalation for customer needs, collaborating with cross-functional teams in Supply Chain, Production, and Engineering to address and resolve issues promptly.

In this position, I strategically planned and scheduled materials and resources for the Antennas value stream, resulting in an increase in on-time deliveries to customers. I also implemented a robust 12-week rolling window system to track deliveries, ensuring alignment with production schedules and enhancing customer satisfaction.▪ Streamlined material supplies allocation across production areas, reducing operational delays and optimizing workflow efficiency.▪ Utilised Material Requirements Planning (MRP) techniques to maintain optimal inventory levels, resulting in a decrease in excess inventory and cost savings.▪ Proactively met master production schedule requirements by promptly raising orders, leading to an improvement in timely project completions.▪ Enhanced order tracking system from initial receipt to completion, resulting in a reduction in production lead times and improved production record accuracy.

In this position, I strategically prioritised manufacturing jobs to align with customer schedules, resulting in a reduction in lead times and improved on-time delivery performance. I also implemented a streamlined process for receiving and updating weekly schedule updates from customers, ensuring accurate order fulfillment and alignment with customer requirements.▪ Managed key accounts, successfully restoring customer confidence through proactive communication and tailored solutions, resulting in an increase in customer retention and satisfaction rates. ▪ Facilitated seamless communication among cross-functional teams, including Production, Purchasing, Engineering, Toolmakers, and senior management, resulting in an improvement in order processing efficiency.▪ Coordinated pick lists with the logistics team to guarantee timely and complete readiness of goods, optimising logistics efficiency and reducing order processing times.

In this position, I planned production slots for approved projects, optimising resource allocation and operational efficiency to achieve on-time project delivery targets▪ Acceptance of work packages, reviewing the hours and materials value given to the project are sufficient for the work required.▪ Ensuring jobs are carried out to the correct build standard & configuration requirements.▪ Put together a production plan considering incoming material dates to ensure a smooth path through production for completion on time to plan.▪ Analysed available resource data to optimise staffing levels and skill utilisation, resulting in an increase in operational efficiency.▪ Worked cross functionally with key stakeholders to understand the requirements of all demand fully and to highlight any potential issues at the earliest opportunity to allow time to recover the situation & communicate to all relevant parties any changes to status of the orderbook.

Resource planning, Materials planning, checking work packages are within budget financially and within allocated hours

Quotations, Purchasing, Loading works orders, resource planning, materials planning, account management

To raise and place purchase orders, chase suppliers for delivery updates / confirmations before they are due to ensure on time delivery could be achieved. To enter bill of materials on to the system to allow so that the relevant staff member could raise quotations to submit to customers.

Apprentice Test Engineer