Production Planner, North West England
Job Description
Production Planner
Global Food Manufacturer – Food Processing Site
Site based role in Greater Manchester, Nr Oldham
Later shift; starting at 10.30 or 11am, Mon- to Fri with occasional weekend overtime
Salary £35,000 to £40,000 (depending upon your experience)
The Company
Steeped in history and centuries old this global food processing organisation are proud of their products, processes, and sustainability. As a world leading exporter, they provide their products across the globe and have a reputation for tasty and quality products for all the family.
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