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Production Planner

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 38,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

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

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