Production Planner

Full Job Description

About Us

ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience. With offices in over 70 countries, we are represented in all major regions within both mature and emerging markets. Our iconic brands, such as Lockwood, Abloy, Whitco and Yale, are driven by innovation and have been recognised with ASSA ABLOY’s inclusion in Forbes’ Top 100 most innovative companies list, on four separate occasions.

Spence Doors offers the broad range of commercial doors and frames as well as Door Solutions and is part of the ASSA ABLOY group. We work with architects, builders, and building owners to deliver doors and door solutions that ensure fit for purpose options and provide longevity and aesthetic value, in traditional and contemporary styles.

About the Role

We are looking for a proven results focused Production Planner / Buyer to plan and coordinate production operations across the ASSA ABLOY – Door Group to achieve production volume, quality yields and raw material sourcing in line with the business requirements.  You will have key internal and external relationships and be accountable for a range of business outcomes.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Coordinate, execute and maintain production planning by optimising human and machine resources
• Prepare rolling production scheduling for manufacturing within the planning tools to meet the finished goods volume forecasts
• Formulate, analyse and present demand exception reports for use within Sales and Operations planning
• Adhere to capacity, production and material availability constraints while minimizing customer impacts and last-minute short-term planning changes
• Drive forecast accuracy and process improvements
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, customers and stakeholders
• Ensure standard operating procedures are in place for consistency in application, training and the maintaining of high standards

About You

You will be results oriented professional with a sense of responsibility and ownership. You will operate with a high level of structure, energy & autonomy and the ability to work in cross functional teams.  To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong Interpersonal and Influencing skills
• High level accuracy and attention to detail
• Capable of working under pressure in a busy production environment
• A good knowledge of materials, glass, timber and lacquer etc.
• Industry knowledge of assembly and machining methods
• Ability to read and understand workshop drawings
• Completed a Production Certificate (or equivalent) with demonstrated experience in a complex manufacturing environment

This is an exciting time to be part of a truly dynamic company and industry.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 52,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.