Company Benefits: Company Pension
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Life Assurance
Income Protection
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Birthday Holiday
Long Service Awards
Volunteering Day
Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity pay
Employee Welfare Support Line
Free Tea/Coffee
Monthly Food days
Benefits Platform
Private Medical Insurance
Scope: As Regional Planner, you will be responsible for:
The creation, modification, and management of short term (1week) and medium term (12 weeks) production schedules for all Engineered Foam Products production facilities with a strong focus on plant efficiencies. Whilst m onitoring the production process to ensure that production orders are being completed on time.
Key Responsibilities:
Production Planning & Scheduling
Maintain up-to-date work schedules and efficiency systems.
Create and manage short-term production plans for plants.
Develop and update the 12-week medium-term production plan for visibility and resource planning.
Plan tool sample runs for NPI and coordinate with relevant teams.
Communicate major plan changes to plants in advance to prevent issues.
Material & Stock Control
Manage material ordering based on stock requirements.
Review stock levels regularly, aiming for zero stock older than 3 months.
Monitor the provisions report to support stock reduction.
Communication & Coordination
Work closely with Production and Plant Managers on all aspects of planning, including run hours.
Keep SVP and Sales aligned with production demand; adjust with Plant Managers if needed.
Inform department heads of planning changes early to allow capacity checks.
Attend daily production meetings as required.
Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
Track and report real-time issues to the right people.
Minimize tool fitting to reduce downtime
Knowledge & Experience : Proven experience in a similar planning role within a manufacturing environment
Ability to develop, lead and motivate employees
Excellent time management and organisation skills
Proficient in all Microsoft packages
Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
Demonstratable experience of making sound judgementunder pressure
Team Player
Systematic and with high attention to detail
Ability to lead and promote Lean manufacturing initiatives
Knowledge of EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) moulding would be beneficial
Six Sigma
IT Qualification
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week
Location of Regional Planner role:
This position will be site based and the successful candidate should be in commuting distance of one of the following geographical areas:
Livingston
Spennymoor
Northampton
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