Planning Assistant
Our client is a leading manufacturing company based in Kings Lynn; due to their continued growth and development they are seeking to employ a Planning Assistant to join their friendly and professional team.
Permanent role.
Hours will be Monday – Thursday 8am – 5pm and Friday 8am – 4pm.
Competitive salary offered.
Reporting to the Commercial Manager
Overall Responsibilities
To have regular effective communication with the customer.
To maintain and update the business system accordingly in line with business requirements.
To support and assist the Production Planner’s as required.
Must have PC skills using mainly Microsoft Office, including emails.
You have the responsibility to ensure all areas and workspaces are kept clean, tidy, and organised to ensure a safe and clean working environment.
To comply to the company’s Health & Safety Policies.
To comply to the company’s Quality Management System.
Responsibilities & duties:
To assist the Production Planners when instructed.
Producing Job Packs in line with the Production Planer’s requirements.
Allocating materials and parts for production.
Keep filing systems organised and scanning of documents current and up to date. Working to the current processes.
Answer telephone calls in a timely manner and direct to the correct member of staff.
Communicate effectively when required with customers, suppliers and company’s personnel.
Experience in using a manufacturing system. (Training will be given)
Maintain production records as and when required.
Raise purchase orders for consumables and packaging.
General administrative duties as required.
To carry out any other reasonable task as requested by the management