Production Planner

Michael Page (UK); Redditch; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Production Planner in Redditch. The role involves generating production plans, evaluating forecasts, and liaising with teams. Ideal candidates should have a good understanding of Excel, strong problem-solving skills, and effective communication. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of circa £33,000 with opportunities for growth in the dynamic FMCG industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent position

Comprehensive benefits package

Growth opportunities

Collaborative company culture

Qualifications

• Previous Planning/Purchasing experience desirable.
• Ability to influence & motivate others.
• Effective communicator both verbal & written.

Responsibilities

• Generate daily production plans and provisional plans.
• Evaluate forward forecasts to ensure timely product delivery.
• Liaise with the Commercial team to meet customer requirements.
• Ensure promotions and product changes are pre-planned.
• Troubleshoot planning process problems.

Skills

Good Understanding of Excel

Problem-solving aptitude

Effective communication

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Excellent Organisational Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

• Good Understanding of Excel and previous experience with planning systems.
• Previous Planning/Purchasing experience desirable.

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a medium-sized organisation operating within the FMCG industry. The company focuses on delivering high-quality products while maintaining efficient supply chain and procurement operations.

Job Description

* Generate on a planning system both daily production plans as well as provisional plans to agreed timelines ensuring at all times, they are presented in line with appropriate machinery availability and according to agreed run rates

* Continuous evaluation of forward forecasts to ensure all products are delivered on time in full, and in line with business standard expectations.

* Liaise with the Commercial team to determine customer requirements ensuring that all volume peaks and troughs are planned accordingly.

* Ensure promotions and product changes/launches are pre planned and communicated accordingly.

* Liaise with internal stakeholders, including Maintenance and Prep teams to ensure all materials, and machinery will be available when required.

* Troubleshoot problems that occur during the planning process, find solutions for these tasks with the support of team members and other areas of the business as required.

* Attend daily meetings as required -ensure all daily and forthcoming actions are communicated effectively.

* Liaise with the Production department to make sure the required labour is ordered for the following days

production in line with run rates and standards.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Production Planner should have:



* Good Understanding of Excel and previous experience with planning systems

* Aptitude for problem solving

* Effective communicator both verbal & written.

* Ability to adapt to an ever-changing business environment.

* Ability to influence & motivate others.

* Previous Planning/Purchasing experience desirable.

* Attention to Detail.

* Excellent Organisational Skills

* Ability to work under pressure.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary circa £33,000
• Permanent position with opportunities for growth in Redditch.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being.
• Opportunity to work in the dynamic FMCG industry.
• Collaborative and supportive company culture.

If you're ready to take on the challenge of a Production Planner role in Redditch, we encourage you to apply today!