Production Analyst

City, Birmingham
Oliver Rae

Job Title: Production Analyst (ERP / MRP Systems Engineer)

Location: Birmingham City Centre

Salary: Up to 45,000

Shift Patterns: 07:00-16:00 (Earlier finish on a Friday of 12:30)

Oliver Rae is recruiting for a Production Analyst to join a growing business in the heart of Birmingham City Centre. The Manufacturing Engineer (BOMs, Routes & Costings) plays a pivotal role in ensuring accurate and efficient setup of manufacturing data within the ERP system. This includes creating and maintaining part numbers, Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, and product timings, as well as performing detailed costing analysis for new and existing products.

The role supports smooth product introduction, cost control, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain part numbers, BOMs, routings, and manufacturing timings in the ERP system.
• Define and document manufacturing methods for new and existing products.
• Work with the Engineering Team to specify tooling, fixtures, gauges and SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) required for production.
• Implement process changes and improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Prepare costing summaries for new products, variants, and specials to support sales quotations.
• Estimate machining and manufacturing times for accurate route and cost setup, carrying out product timings where necessary.
• Analyse cost variances and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Participate in continuous improvement.
• Placing purchase orders for some equipment and capital expenditure items where required.
• Train production staff on new processes and manufacturing specifications where necessary.

Qualification/experience required

• Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing data management.
• Ability to read drawings.
• Knowledge of CNC machining.
• CAD knowledge.
• HND/HNC or equivalent in Engineering or a time served engineer.
• Previous experience in manufacturing cost estimation.

Why work for this company?

• Permanent position.
• Clear path for progression with ongoing training and development.
• Overtime paid at premium rates.
• Great working hours – with an early Friday finish to start your weekend right.
• Pay review after 6 months.
• Access to the BHSF Corporate Health Cash Plan.
• Employee Hub with discounts at top retailers, restaurants, and more.
• Free workwear provided.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Extra day off after 3 years of service.
• Life Assurance cover.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to support your commute.

Click apply now to be considered for the Production Analyst.

Oliver Rae is an Established Recruitment Business with offices based in Walsall and Halesowen. We supply Temporary and Permanent Staffing to a range of sectors.