The Kurt J. Lesker Company is a global vacuum science technology and business equipment company, partnering with clients in the aerospace, semiconductor, medical and optical industries, working to enable technology for a better world.
We are a family-owned business that was founded 70 years ago and employs nearly 500 people across 9 global offices, including in Europe, North America and Asia. This position will be based at our European Headquarters in Hastings, East Sussex.
As the Manufacturing Production Planner, you will hold global responsibilities including producing a positive, profitable, and winning environment for manufactured products. You will collaborate with Product Management, the Sales Department, and other resources to clarify the scope of work for product design, manufacturability, and budget.
Key Job Elements:
Prioritise the scheduling system
Create manufacturing routes
Generate Production Routers, sequenced to meet or beat Cost and OTD expectations
Generate cost estimates to be used when quoting manufacturing projects
Work with Engineering to guarantee that the design allows for the most efficient method of manufacturing.
Work with Procurement and Mechanical Engineering to optimise the characteristics of material ordered to allow for efficient manufacturing across a broad spectrum of products
Work with other resources when required to develop new manufacturing techniques
Attend technical reviews with Mechanical Engineers
Attend project close-out meetings
Some travel may be required
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications: Required
Extensive experience in manufacturing including but not limited to welding, fabricating, and machining of multiple materials or equivalent experience
Self-motivated and able to multitask
Strong people skills
Strong organisational and time management skills
GD&T knowledge
Preferred
Experience in manufacturing within the Vacuum Science Industry
HNC in Mechanical Engineering or above or equivalent working experience in a manufacturing related field
Benefits: We've built a benefits package that invests in our people’s long-term personal and professional growth and well-being. Here’s a sample of what this includes:
Competitive salary
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Matched pension up to 5%
Private Medical Healthcare
Health Cash Plan offering £600 per annum towards your standard healthcare costs for both you and your family, plus access to a free 24-hour doctor service
Income protection insurance
Cycle to work and EV Vehicle scheme
Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
Monthly company lunch
Corporate, wellness and charity events throughout the year with the option to earn an extra day of annual leave
Fully funded training/qualifications
Team building events
Please note we have a PSL in place and are unable to accept speculative CV’s from recruitment agencies.
This is a full-time, permanent role based from our offices in St Leonards, East Sussex
