Our Client is a manufacturer of specialist food products who supply food businesses across the world.
They are a trusted and leading innovator of outstanding products.
Their team, based in Lancashire, is looking for a skilled Product Planner to support the Operations Manager to deliver exceptional manufacturing standards across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
To plan, prepare and execute production schedules for the manufacture of industrial bulk mixes and finished products across all ranges while closely monitoring all stocks from raw materials to the finished products. To support the Operations Manager in the direction of the production team with daily workloads, collecting data, and monitoring output. Issue of relevant work orders and processing all works orders on completion. Key Tasks (Specific):
Interpret the sales data/forecast into an operational production forecast, ensuring regular liaison with the relevant departments. Analyse production requirements and factory capacity to create production schedules to meet customer demand and deadlines. Monitor the execution of production plans and support with any potential issues with machinery, equipment, and staff efficiencies. Collate and assess data on production output, preparing reports and providing support to optimise manufacturing efficiencies and costs. Liaise with the purchasing department on ad hoc changes in planning outside the normal parameters that may affect stock. Create and maintain Bill of materials. Manage stock levels for the UK and Europe to ensure customer demand is met. Preparing reports/data for potential new equipment/projects. Key Tasks (General):
To observe and conform with all company policies and procedures. To assist and support the Operations Manager wherever possible in the delivery of the company’s long-term goals. To assist wherever possible all colleagues in the deliverance of their duties. To deal with all customers and suppliers in a professional manner befitting the client. Person Specification:
Enthusiastic, flexible and committed. Polite, professional team player who is reliable, organised and punctual. Effective communicator with the ability to build strong working relationships, and the confidence to challenge assumptions when appropriate. Analytical and logical problem solver with a good eye for detail. Demonstrable experience in continuous improvement initiatives to improve operational functions. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365, with a good understanding of accounting systems in a manufacturing environment. Ability to meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure. Delegation skills, able to assess and delegate tasks in good time to ensure completion within the required timescale. Experience using ERP systems. Company pension scheme. Free parking. Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 4:30pm. Friday 8:00am - 14:00pm. 40 hours a week. Salary between £28,000 – £30,000 (depending on experience). Please get in touch for more information on this fantastic role & opportunity or Apply today with your CV. Defining the future in recruitment excellence #J-18808-Ljbffr
To plan, prepare and execute production schedules for the manufacture of industrial bulk mixes and finished products across all ranges while closely monitoring all stocks from raw materials to the finished products. To support the Operations Manager in the direction of the production team with daily workloads, collecting data, and monitoring output. Issue of relevant work orders and processing all works orders on completion. Key Tasks (Specific):
Interpret the sales data/forecast into an operational production forecast, ensuring regular liaison with the relevant departments. Analyse production requirements and factory capacity to create production schedules to meet customer demand and deadlines. Monitor the execution of production plans and support with any potential issues with machinery, equipment, and staff efficiencies. Collate and assess data on production output, preparing reports and providing support to optimise manufacturing efficiencies and costs. Liaise with the purchasing department on ad hoc changes in planning outside the normal parameters that may affect stock. Create and maintain Bill of materials. Manage stock levels for the UK and Europe to ensure customer demand is met. Preparing reports/data for potential new equipment/projects. Key Tasks (General):
To observe and conform with all company policies and procedures. To assist and support the Operations Manager wherever possible in the delivery of the company’s long-term goals. To assist wherever possible all colleagues in the deliverance of their duties. To deal with all customers and suppliers in a professional manner befitting the client. Person Specification:
Enthusiastic, flexible and committed. Polite, professional team player who is reliable, organised and punctual. Effective communicator with the ability to build strong working relationships, and the confidence to challenge assumptions when appropriate. Analytical and logical problem solver with a good eye for detail. Demonstrable experience in continuous improvement initiatives to improve operational functions. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365, with a good understanding of accounting systems in a manufacturing environment. Ability to meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure. Delegation skills, able to assess and delegate tasks in good time to ensure completion within the required timescale. Experience using ERP systems. Company pension scheme. Free parking. Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 4:30pm. Friday 8:00am - 14:00pm. 40 hours a week. Salary between £28,000 – £30,000 (depending on experience). Please get in touch for more information on this fantastic role & opportunity or Apply today with your CV. Defining the future in recruitment excellence #J-18808-Ljbffr
