Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 46,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Staffordshire
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Project Planner
£40,000 - £46,000 | Multisite | Automotive / Engineering
We're looking for a Project Planner to join an established automotive and engineering business, supporting the planning and delivery of new projects as well as continuous improvement across existing operations.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working with data, processes and operational teams to identify improvements, develop practical solutions and help projects move from planning through to successful implementation.
The Role
As Project Planner, you'll take responsibility for the logistical planning of new projects, while also identifying opportunities to improve existing processes and operations.
You'll work closely with customers and internal Operations teams, analysing processes, identifying inefficiencies and developing robust solutions that improve performance and support cost savings.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate the logistical requirements of new projects
Identify weaknesses and improvement opportunities across shopfloor processes, layouts, areas and equipment
Develop practical solutions for customers and Operations
Create and develop shopfloor layouts
Analyse process steps and identify waste and opportunities for improvement
Use data and process analysis to support planning and decision-making
Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities
Work closely with customers and internal operational teams
Support internally led projects across relevant departments
Take projects through from initial planning to completion
Support project go-live, including flexibility to work across different shift patterns where required
About You
We're looking for a proactive and analytical Project Planner who can work independently while also building strong relationships with customers and operational teams.
You'll ideally have:
Experience in project planning, process planning, logistics, engineering, manufacturing or a similar environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent numerical and analytical ability, with experience working with data
Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to get involved
Excellent attention to detail and time management
The ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Experience leading projects from start to finish
A full UK driving licence
Desirable:
Experience with MTM (Methods Time Measurement) calculations
CAD experience
What's on Offer
£40,000 - £46,000 salary
Permanent position
Multisite working environment
Opportunity to work across project planning, process improvement and operational delivery
Close involvement with customers and internal Operations teams
A varied role within an established automotive and engineering business