Production Planner

Michael Page; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Production Shift Planner for a leading FMCG client in Leicester. This role involves liaising with various stakeholders to ensure effective production planning and execution. Key qualifications include experience in the FMCG sector, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a competitive salary approximately £38,000 with a permanent contract and opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production planning role or similar within supply chain is essential.
• Strong proficiency in Excel is required.

Responsibilities

• Produce and communicate accurate production plans to maximize sales and service.
• Monitor progress against production plans regularly.
• Engage senior management if significant issues arise.

Skills

Experience in the FMCG sector

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Good understanding of supply chain processes

Strong IT systems knowledge including Excel

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

As a Production shift planner, you will be part of the central planning hub liaising between suppliers, the warehouse, production, loading, hauliers, customers, hygiene, engineering, and other internal & external stakeholders. It is a key cornerstone that allows the operation to run effectively and efficiently, ensuring all parties know what is required from them, and at what time to allow us to fulfil all our customer requirements.

Client Details

The company is a well-established organisation in the FMCG sector, known for its commitment to delivering high-quality products to its customers. As a medium-sized enterprise, they focus on maintaining operational excellence and continuous improvement in their production and supply chain processes.

Description

• To produce and communicate accurate and reliable production plans to maximise sales and service while minimising cost per unit. This includes materials, labour and line planning and scheduling and requires liaison with production, hygiene and engineering and external parties including customers, hauliers, and suppliers.
• To download orders from customers and update production plans making any changes as necessary and communicate with 3rd parties.
• To monitor progress against production plan ensuring we are where we think we are.
• To purchase flour for both sites ensuring we have the right amount at the right time and communicate with suppliers.
• Communicate our transport requirements to our hauliers ensuring we have the right number of lorries at the right time and manage communication with all parties when things are not according to plan. This includes the establishment of cost-effective vehicle scheduling and management of issues that may impact on this (vehicle problems and factory issues which may cause delays).
• To assist with ensuring we always have enough baskets on site to ensure effective running and liaising with all 3rd parties regarding collections to address any significant changes in requirements.
• To ensure baskets are collected in as cost-effective method as possible - this requires monitoring average collection cost per basket and liaising with 3rd parties to optimise vehicle/fill, collection points etc. to drive down the average cost per basket.
• To engage senior management if there are any significant issues affecting any of the above being achieved.
• To assist with the implementation of new systems and processes that assist with the smooth running of the operation while also building a robust planning process for the future business.
• To have robust processes that ensure effective running during weekends and holidays and people know what to do in exceptional circumstances.

Profile

• Experience in the FMCG sector
• Experience in a production planning role or similar within supply chain - Essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Essential.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure, to think quickly and independently - Essential.
• Capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment - Essential.
• Good understanding of supply chain processes - Essential.
• Strong IT systems knowledge and skills including Excel - Essential.
• Knowledge and experience of using Sage 200 - Advantageous.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary circa £38,000 per annum.
• 4 on 3 off shift pattern - (Wed-Sat) - Week 1 - 7am -5pm, Week 2 - 10am -8pm
• Opportunity to work in a professional and supportive environment in Leicester.
• Challenging and rewarding role within the FMCG industry.
• Permanent position with opportunities for career growth.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Production Planner, we encourage you to apply today