Starlim North America is a global leader in the manufacturing of silicone parts specializing in custom Liquid Silicone Rubber molding for health care and automotive industries.
Located in London since 2004, our Austrian mother company has been expanding world-wide since 1974. Our proprietary, fully automated, world-class technologies and high-quality products, combined with creative, continuous improvement and lean manufacturing technologies allow us to deliver high quality products.
Key focus:
Scheduling of production orders, taking into account the necessary resources and optimal economic aspects (inventory, tool changes, material changeovers)
Scheduling of sample orders taking into account inputs from RD and MS departments
Ensuring that the delivery dates requested by the customer are met, in close coordination with order processing
Responsible for Raw Material planning and disposition
Continuous further development of the planning strategy / planning tools
Responsibility for cost-optimized and on-time series and pre-series planning
Internal contact person regarding planning decisions/ deviations
Master user in the area of master data
We require an experienced Production Planner who will be responsible for:
Execution of stock disposals for the defined production area
Conversion of customer requirements into the planning system (in the case of delivery call-offs, deadline postponements, etc.), including detailed production planning of production orders (tool/machine allocation, tool change, set and/or master mold, material changeovers, etc.)
Coordination of planning with internal departments: production, application engineering, order processing and raw material disposition
Production control - monitoring of production quantities
Weekly Raw Material planning run to ensure enough raw material is in the pipeline to support planning goals
Ordering Raw Material (LSR, HCR, Color, Oils, and additives)
Participate in both external and internal audits
The planning and execution of daily production requirements, while also developing the scheduling processes and procedures required to support new projects
Continuous improvement of business processes
Support Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives throughout the facility, ensuring safety, housekeeping and quality standards are maintained.
Do you have?
College diploma in Operations Management or related field.
Experience in work preparation or production-related areas, or initial experience in production planning an advantage.
Minimum 2-3 years of working experience in a related role
Advanced proficiency in MS Office Software
Experience in the use of an ERP system
Successful candidate will also have:
Independent and team-oriented way of working
Ability to build a strong working relationship with other functional teams including production and applications engineering
Problem solving ability and assertiveness
Change management and conflict resolution skills
Capable of making difficult prioritization decisions based on evolving manufacturing and customer service needs
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent analytical, planning and organizational skills
Ability to operate and learn independently in a fast-paced environment
An understanding of how to coordinate the efforts of raw materials supply, forecasting, supply planning, and the execution of a production plan
Professional attitude with customers, employees, and management
Planning decisions series / pre-series / raw material
Alignment of KPI experience
Master data structure and responsibility
Cleanliness and orderliness in the local personnel work area of all persons under their control
The ability to reschedule production orders in consultation with the order processing department
Ability of scheduling production orders
Starlim perks:
A full-time, permanent position in our London location
Current hours of work: Monday - Friday, day shift
Flexible working hours
Safe and clean working environment
A competitive compensation package that includes paid time off
Comprehensive health and dental benefits that are employer paid
RRSP matching program
On-site fitness facility
EFAP through Telus Health
Starlim is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to equity, value diversity, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
As an inclusive employer, we are committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. Please contact us at any time during the recruitment process and let us know what accessible supports you may need.
While all applications are appreciated only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies please.
