Production Planner

Production Planner

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Working Hours:

4 on / 4 off days only

£31,000 - £33,000 DOE

Overview

The Production Planner plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of production planning within the business. Reporting directly to the Planning Manager, the role includes producing daily and evening production plans, providing weekend and annual leave cover for the Planning Manager, and ensuring seamless communication across departments. The role is based on the outskirts of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire due to location and working hours own transport is essential.

Recruiting the right people is an integral part of our client’s growth plans, they are a profitable and expanding business that can offer you job security, training and ongoing development. They have ambitious plans to continue to grow the business and understand that investing in new personnel is key to their success.

Responsibilities for the Production Planner

* Report daily to the Planning Manager and deliver against planned KPIs.

* Monitor EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) to ensure efficient order processing; resolve system errors with IT support as required.

* Collaborate with the Technical team to maintain compliance with stock control parameters.

* Produce daily and evening production plans, and update the 4-week plan (over the weekend)

* Provide cover for the Planning Manager.

* Monitor production performance throughout the day.

* Coordinate with all departments to maintain stock levels based on external variables.

* Maintain strong communication across all departments.

* Challenge operational performance to reduce waste and support continuous improvement.

* Maintain a cost-focused approach in all planning activities.

Experience for the Production Planner

* Proven experience in a planning role.

* Familiarity with stock management systems.

* Background in the food industry preferred.

* Experience with EDI and retail systems.

* Conscientious, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

* Strong English and Maths skills.

* Effective team-building abilities.

This vacancy is being advertised by Fresh Start Recruitment (UK)) who are acting as an Employment Agency.

Due to the high volumes of applications, we are currently receiving, unfortunately we are only able to contact candidates who are successful in progressing to the next stage