Come and join this multi-million turnover business at their UK Headquarters in Darwen and be a key support to the Head of Planning and Projects. You will use relevant available information schedule production Works orders. Ensure minimum stock level requirements and OEM orders are made on time and to target.
So What Will You be Responsible for? Monitor minimum stock levels, continuously, to ensure stock is kept within specified limits. Control of Understock report and process, including daily monitoring of OTIF impacts and hourly check of RPT69 report Liaise with Sales to determine customer requirements for OEM orders, plan and interface with procurement team Develop a production schedule, for all Lines, detailing all tasks and when they should be completed Liaise with Operations Manager, Purchasing, Mixing and Maintenance to ensure all workers, materials, and machinery will be available when required Create and organise product paperwork Works Order Documents Troubleshoot problems with scheduling that occur during production, including staff shortages and machinery malfunctions Monitor production progress to ensure the schedule is followed and challenge when it is not Collect and assess data about Production performance, ensuring planning is relevant and achievable Prepare reports about production processes and suggests ways to improve efficiency
What will you bring to the role? Previous production planning experience within the Retail or FMCG industries Experience of creating, developing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees and customers Expert user of Microsoft Excel, including the use of pivot tables and V lookups Excellent numerical and analytical skills Good negotiation skills Good Business acumen A good problem solver, with a positive can-do attitude Able to work cross functionally Good organisation and presentation skills
The YOU we are looking for is: An enthusiastic team player with the ability to interact with variety of different personalities. Highly accurate with attention to detail and the ability to identify mistakes and correct them. Has an ability to plan and organise own workload and meet/adhere to tight deadlines. Has effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Is target driven, highly motivated and not easily discouraged. With an ability to seek out, manage and influence opportunities for continuous improvement and change Knowledge of manufacturing processes Experience of Quality Control. Experience of Order Wise
What will you get in return? Good Salary 25 days holiday plus stats Discounted products Cash-back health scheme including remote GP services Life Insurance Social events On-site gym
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So, if you are a Production Planner its time to demand to be part of this success story!
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Please send me your CV. Thanks Lindsay
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