Production Planner

ZipRecruiter; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food manufacturing is seeking a Production Planner to ensure smooth operations at their Carlisle site. In this dynamic role, you will manage multiple production lines, process customer orders, and utilize Excel and SAP for efficient planning. This position offers a chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver high-quality products. With a commitment to career growth and skill development, this opportunity promises a rewarding path in a supportive and thriving workplace. Join a company that values internal promotion and offers numerous benefits to its employees.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

50% discount for friends and family

Cycle2Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proficient in Excel for data manipulation and scheduling.
• Familiarity with SAP is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process customer orders each morning.
• Create and communicate daily production plans to shift managers.

Skills

Excel

SAP

Data manipulation

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Description

Production Planner

Location: Carlisle

Working Hours: Sunday - Thursday 12:30PM-9PM

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories, including popular brands like Holland's pies. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.

About the Role

Our Carlisle site is within our prestigious meals solutions division where you will be ensuring all resources are available that the production team require. As a Production Planner, you will be planning for multiple production lines and play a crucial role in ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

1. Receive and process customer orders each morning
2. Manually work through Excel spreadsheets to integrate orders into our SAP system, determining batch and line assignments
3. Feed plans back into SAP to verify ingredient availability and other requirements
4. Create and communicate daily production plans to shift managers

About You

You are a proactive and organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Your excellent communication skills enable you to effectively liaise with various stakeholders, ensuring a clear production plan.

Key Skills/Qualifications

1. Strong proficiency in Excel for data manipulation and schedule creation.
2. Familiarity with SAP is desirable.
3. Ability to handle and organise large sets of data.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills to manage relationships with shift managers and other team members
5. Capable of explaining plans clearly and effectively

Benefits

1. Refer a friend scheme
2. Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year
3. Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family. (Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed's Easy Diner and Burger & Cocktails)
4. Cycle2Work Scheme

Why Join Us?

As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.