Production Planner

Sun Chemical; Yate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Chemical seeks a Production Planner to join its dynamic manufacturing team. This entry-level position involves coordinating material supply, managing production schedules, and collaborating with various operational teams to ensure efficiency and quality. Ideal candidates will possess strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, and a commitment to safety and quality standards.

Benefits

Opportunity to drive efficiency in a dynamic environment.

Collaborative team culture with growth potential.

Comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning or manufacturing preferred.
• Strong IT skills and experience with Excel are essential.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate material supply to meet customer orders and forecasted demand.
• Release and schedule process orders for the Production Team.
• Create and update production plans for optimal resource use.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Excellent organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Commitment to safety and quality standards

Education

Experience in production planning or manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems (SAP preferred)

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About The Organization

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

About The Organization

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter.

Join our innovative manufacturing team as an MRP Controller, ensuring seamless material supply and production planning to meet customer demand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate material supply to meet customer orders and forecasted demand.
• Release and schedule process orders for the Production Team.
• Create and update production plans for optimal resource use.
• Maintain accurate records and monitor KPIs (e.g., OTIF for raw materials/production).
• Collaborate with Demand Planners, Production, and Supply Chain teams.
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Strong IT skills are essential with experience of using Microsoft Office (especially excel) essential
• Experience in production planning or manufacturing (preferred but not essential).
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Understanding of ERP systems (SAP preferred).
  
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to drive efficiency in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Collaborative team culture with growth potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
  
  
  

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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