At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and schedule production, ensuring timely shipping of finished products.
- Company: Join a reputable company that values its employees and fosters a friendly team environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, annual bonus, health insurance, and 25 days holiday.
- Other info: Great training opportunities and potential for career advancement.
- Why this job: Be part of a growing company where your contributions truly matter.
- Qualifications: 2-3 years in a similar role, Excel skills, and manufacturing background preferred.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 38000 £ per year.
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.
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 with a 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
- 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
- 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 workbooks 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!
Production Planner in Appleby employer: T&K Associates Ltd
T&K Associates is an exceptional employer located in Swadlincote, offering a supportive and friendly work environment where employees are valued and encouraged to grow. With competitive salaries, generous benefits including a company bonus, health insurance, and extensive training opportunities, this is a fantastic place for a Production Planner to thrive and develop their career while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
