Production Planner

Due to exceptional growth T&K Associates are currently recruiting on behalf of our Client in Swadlincote for a Production Planner to join their friendly team on a Permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable Company who value each one of their employees and offer some excellent benefits! 

You will be responsible for planning, scheduling and ordering of finished products from manufacturing to shipping.

Production Planner Job Details & Benefits;

£35,000 - £38,000 per annum

5% Annual Company bonus paid based on Company profit and performance

40 hour working week

Monday to Friday 8am-4.30pm – 30 minute break

25 days holiday per year + bank holidays

Fantastic training opportunities

Discounted shopping

Employer Pension contribution – up to a maximum of 12%

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance x 4 annual earnings

Health insurance

Free on-site parking

Canteen facility on site & free tea / coffee

Production Planner Job Details;

Monitor customers and affiliates orders, confirm shipment dates and plan production

Plan and schedule production of goods in line with demand and capacity

Respond to customers and affiliates queries

Collaborate with Production, Distribution and Transport Teams to ensure that orders are shipped as planned

To solve issues, communicate and work with the relevant teams (Distribution, Transport, Production, Customer Care, Quality Control and Maintenance)

Achieve and maintain service level targets

Monitor slow moving stock and plan rework and implement solutions

Maintain and report KPI’s

Implement opportunities for improvement

Work under the standards of quality, safety and industrial hygiene and good practices

Provide departmental cover across all planning functions

Production Planner Person Specification;

Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience within a similar role is preferred

Must be able to use Excel formulas and maintain complex spreadsheets – experience with building work books that contain macros and experience of inserting queries is essential

A background in manufacturing or FMCG is essential

Preferably experience with food manufacturing due to dealing with raw materials

Previous experience with production planning or scheduling would be beneficial

ERP/MRP experience in SAP preferable but not essential

• Must be able to demonstrate attention to detail

This is an excellent opportunity to join a great Company. If you are interested in the above role and would like to join a friendly team, then please give us a call at T&K Associates to hear more!