Production Planner

Due toexceptional growthT&K Associates are currently recruiting on behalf of our Client in Swadlincote for a Production Planner to join their friendly team on a Permanentbasis.

Be one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration.

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 daysholiday 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 KPIs
• 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
• A background in manufacturing or FMCG would be beneficial
• Previous experience with production planning or scheduling would be beneficial
• Must be able to use Excel formulas and maintain complex spreadsheets experience with macros and queries preferred
• 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. xwzovoh 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 Associatesto hear more!