Production Planner

Culina Group; Worksop; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution services company is seeking a Production Planner to join their Planning team. The role involves ensuring the execution of production schedules and handling materials efficiently to meet customer demands. Ideal candidates will possess strong planning experience and good IT skills, particularly in Excel.

Benefits

Annual Leave – generous leave allowance

Pension scheme – 4% employee and employer contributions

Life Assurance – 2x your annual salary

Wellness – 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Reward & Recognition – Employee of the Month/Year

Everyday discounts – access to retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Understanding the needs of others and acting to respect colleagues' time.
• Ability to work collaboratively and support others.
• Good IT skills with intermediate proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver production plans and ensure material availability.
• Coordinate with the production and planning manager for adjustments.
• Create daily and weekly production schedules.

Skills

Good IT skills

Adaptability

Integrity and honesty

Education

Experience in planning

Tools

Excel

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; we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… 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 include:

• Ensure the business maintains safe ways of working.
• Report any issues that compromise individuals or the business.
• Be the 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 any plan changes due to breakdowns or material issues.
• Re-align the plan to match any 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 customer deadlines are met and priorities are communicated.
• Escalate operational issues to the Site General Manager.
• Manage plans considering material availability on a push/pull basis.
• Assign all stock to work orders.
• Utilize and promote the use of the “Vision” system to streamline processes and communicate effectively.
• Request concessions for OOD stock as needed.
• Administer material data through IPS and customer systems.
• Optimize the production plan (Plan for Profit) concerning running hours and managing changes within a two-week window.
• Amend work order BOMs where needed. Provide holiday cover and ensure outbound vehicles are booked 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 setbacks appropriately.
• Adaptability—accept change and be prepared to face the unexpected through planning and contingency considerations.
• Integrity and honesty, with no hidden agendas, reliable in delivering promises, and discreet.
• Ability to work collaboratively, supporting and encouraging others, 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 pride ourselves on being an inclusive and diverse organization, dedicated to employee development and recognizing success.

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

Our benefits include:

• Annual Leave – generous leave allowance
• Pension scheme – 4% employee and 4% employer contributions for a comfortable retirement
• Life Assurance – 2x your annual salary
• Wellness – Confidential support via our Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7
• Reward & Recognition – Employee of the Month/Year, recognition awards, and long service awards
• Everyday discounts – Access to over 50 retailer discounts through our benefit platform

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this opportunity, please apply now and join our #WinningTeam.