Production Planner

Culver City Unified School District; Shireoaks; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Culina Group is seeking a Production Planner for its Harworth site, responsible for coordinating production schedules, ensuring safe operations, and addressing material issues. The role demands strong planning experience and adaptability, with an emphasis on collaborative teamwork and effective communication in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Retirement savings with 4% employee and employer contribution

Life Assurance - 2x your annual salary

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition programs including Employee of the Month/Year

Discounts at over 50 retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in planning.
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel.
• Understanding the needs of others and acting accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe working conditions and report production issues.
• Coordinate materials and staff to deliver the production plan.
• Create daily and weekly production schedules using the Vision system.

Skills

Good IT skills

Intermediate proficiency in Excel

Planning experience

Adaptability

Collaboration

Job description

Company Description

Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer-centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture.

At Culina, we have a winning culture, and we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive. It is a place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Shift Pattern

Any 5 from 7, 06:00 - 14:00

Salary

Up to £30,000 DOE

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Production Planner to join our Planning team at our growing Harworth site. As a Production Planner, you will deliver the agile and innovative expertise needed by our customers, whilst protecting their brands.

Job Responsibilities of a Production Planner

• Ensure the business maintains safe ways of working.
• Report any issues that compromise an individual or the business.
• Primary contact for the factory regarding the production plan.
• Coordinate the provision of all materials and production staff to deliver the daily production plan.
• Coordinate with the production and planning manager on plan changes due to breakdowns or material issues.
• Re-align plan to match any plan changes.
• Create daily and weekly production schedules within our Operations & Planning system Vision.
• Create production line work orders within our Operations & Planning system Vision.
• Work closely with operations daily to ensure targets and deadlines are met & priorities are advised.
• Escalate operational issues to the Site General Manager.
• Manage plans considering material availability on a push/pull basis.
• Assign stock to work orders.
• Utilize and promote the use of the Vision System to streamline processes and communicate effectively.
• Request concessions for out-of-date stock.
• Administer material data through IPS and customer systems.
• Optimize the production plan for profit, considering running hours and managing changes within a two-week window.
• Amend work order BOMs where needed. Provide holiday cover and book outbound vehicles for timely dispatch.

Qualifications

As a Production Planner, you will possess the following skills, experiences, and qualifications:

• Understanding the needs of others and acting to respect colleagues' time and skills.
• Acknowledging successes and managing challenges appropriately.
• Adaptable — accepting change and preparing for the unexpected through planning and contingency considerations.
• Demonstrating integrity and honesty with no hidden agendas, reliable in delivering promises, and showing discretion.
• Collaborative — working with others to support and encourage, and understanding different viewpoints.
• Good IT skills, with intermediate proficiency in Excel.
• Experience in planning.
• Knowledge of company procedures and compliance.

Additional Information

We are committed to making Great Bear a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organization, dedicated to employee development and recognizing success.

Our learning and development programs are open to all employees, providing opportunities to shape your future within logistics and foster a team-oriented culture.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance
• Retirement savings with a 4% employee and 4% employer contribution
• Life Assurance - 2x your annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential counselling and legal support
• Recognition programs including Employee of the Month/Year, and long service awards
• Access to discounts at over 50 retailers through our benefit platform

If you meet the requirements and are seeking your next career opportunity, please apply now and join our #WinningTeam.