LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society. We are seeking to recruit a Production Planner for our facility in Milton Keynes. The Milton Keynes plant produces polypropylene polymeric compounds to the highest safety and quality standards for the automotive industry, has a friendly and inclusive team and has a track record of 44 years of production. Basic Function Reporting to the Logistics Operations Manager, this position provides for the optimisation of plant production efficiencies and customer service, through effective machine scheduling, production order and materials requirements planning in compliance with sales / customer order requirements Roles & Responsibilities Planning/scheduling of sales orders on to relevant production line Advise and liaise with customer service representative and account managers regarding manufacturing and delivery dates for all sales orders Creation and issue of process/production orders and production schedule Liaise with and advise shift leaders, Operations manager and Maintenance manager on order and machine running priority Monitor production output and review production schedule daily, amending plan where necessary in line with customer service requirements For new products arrange an AQP meeting with Quality manager for discussion Plan production on a rolling 3 month basis to generate raw material requisitions and liaise with Asset Management when needed Operate materials requirements planning system to generate raw material purchase requisitions Maintain finished goods levels within agreed limits Maintain customer safety stocks at agreed levels Keep planning/loading lines according to the agreed line capacities and efficiencies Maintain BOMs and master recipes up to date when required Monitor and implement usage of slow moving, off-spec materials and part bins/bags Principle key user and trainer, SAP, Production Planning Must work in compliance with the requirements of the site management systems (IATF16949, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001). Willingness to support in other areas as required by business needs Education Min. Qualifications Degree in business studies or similar business related qualification Work Experience Minimum 3 years work experience in a manufacturing and materials planning role, preferably within chemical / polyolefins manufacturing. Preferred Qualifications Minimum three years’ experience in customer service environment Getting Results and Value Added Focus – Ability to work to deadlines with a high degree of attention to detail Interpersonal Capability – ability to work on own initiative Personal Leadership – Motivate the team members Skills High level of IT competency Microsoft Office applications SAP Good numeracy and record keeping skills Pro-active response to problem solving utilizing ability to ‘brain-storm’ issues both within own team and within the Production environment. Ability to identify and pre-empt potential operating problems. Holistic view of relevant department, its general day-to-day requirements. Personal ownership of daily work undertaken for quality and for productivity. A willingness to learn from experiences, to work in a harmonious way with work colleagues, and to be seen as an ambassador for the Company. Good organisational and planning skills Communication Skills – this role requires the holder to liaise with the PPC asset management Europe, Site management team and Customer services groups Europe Ability to remain calm in a challenging fast moving work environment. Competencies Build Partnerships Deliver Results Drive Innovation Grow Capabilities Promote Inclusion Motivational Fit Technical Skills Privacy Statement: For information regarding how LyondellBasell processes your personal data, please read our Privacy Statement Stay Connected! Visit our LYB Website Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram Like us on Facebook Subscribe to our YouTube channel