Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are looking for an experienced Production Planner for a leading Leicestershire based food manufacturer
This is a permanent position direct with our client
The Job:
* Issue effective and efficient daily and weekly production schedules for all bakeries to optimise customer service (high SKU mix)
* Re-develop the planning and forecasting system.
* Work closely with the bakeries to continuously improve the planning process.
* Work closely with Stock Control and Production Manager to ensure all raw materials, equipment and manning is in place for production
* This will is suited to planners more experienced with planning based on people i.e. number and skills available rather than about equipment and machine capacity
Key Tasks:
* Develop a weekly plan
* Convert the weekly plan to a daily schedule and issue to all bakeries
* Build and maintain the long term weekly forecast
* Analyse data and generate reports on production metrics, such as efficiency and utilization
* Lead planning meetings
* Resolve scheduling conflicts and adjust production schedules as needed
* Find ways to improve productivity and reduce costs
* Align available raw materials, equipment and manning with Stock Control and Production Manager
* Ensure Health Safety and Food Safety standards are maintained.
* To carry out any reasonable request made of you by your Manager.
The hours of work are Monday to Friday 8am-5pm
Salary is £35k
The person:
* Proven experience working as a production planner - doesn't necessarily have to be from a food production as this role is about people planning rather than about machines and equipment etc
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* Good communication and influencing skills
* Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications
* Have their own transport due to location
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