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Production Planner

Job description

Production Planner

Global Food Manufacturer - Food Processing Site

  • Site-based role in Greater Manchester

  • Mon- to Thurs 6am to 2.30pm Fri 6am to 1pm

  • Salary £35,000.00 - £40,000.00 (depending upon your experience)

*Please note that this vacancy does not offer sponsorship or able to accept candidates on PSW Visa*

The Company

With a heritage spanning centuries, this global food processing organisation blends long-standing tradition with a forward-thinking approach to manufacturing. Renowned for their quality, consistency, and commitment to sustainability, they are a world-leading exporter supplying great-tasting food products to markets across the globe.

The Role

This role will see you;

  • Design and implement production plans and schedules for a busy and ever-changing production operations.

  • Manage standard operating procedures to ensure correct & timely completion of customer orders.

  • Create work order plan for distribution.

  • Work to reduce lead times, increase productivity and maximise output.

  • Ensure correct labour, machine capacity and materials are in place…..

Your Skills/ Experience

To be considered for this position you will need;

  • Previous production planning experience from Fresh food manufacturing, the ideal candidate will come from chilled, meat or “food to go”.

  • Advanced Excel and MRP & ERP knowledge (ideally SAP)

  • The ability to prioritise in a fast paced and changing environment.

  • Advanced problem-solving skills

  • Analytical by nature with strong data management