Production Planner - FTC

Morrisons; Winsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Winsford is seeking a skilled production planner to ensure the efficient and timely packaging of products. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in production scheduling, strong analytical skills, and a passion for optimizing processes. Join us to play a key role in maintaining high-quality standards in our operations, while enjoying attractive benefits like six weeks of holiday, discounts, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Six weeks holiday

15% discount in stores

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised staff canteen

Free parking

Market leading pension

Healthcare benefits

Long Service Awards

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production scheduling, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel and scheduling software.
• Attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain packaging schedules to ensure timely delivery of products.
• Coordinate with production teams to optimise packaging processes.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with procurement.
• Analyse production data to identify areas for improvement.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to packaging schedules.

Skills

Production scheduling

Data analysis

Communication

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled production planner to join our Planning Department, focusing on packaging scheduling to ensure the efficient and timely packaging of our products.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain packaging schedules to ensure the timely delivery of products according to production demands.
• Coordinate with production teams to optimise packaging processes and minimise downtime.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with procurement to ensure adequate packaging materials are available.
• Analyse production data to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and meet production targets.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records related to packaging schedules and inventory management.

If you are a detail-oriented individual with a passion for scheduling and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team at Morrisons Winsford Meat Manufacturing and play a key role in ensuring the efficient packaging of our high-quality meat products.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production scheduling, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel and scheduling software.
• Attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays).
• 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us.
• Additional 10% discount More Card for a friend or family member.
• Career progression and development opportunities. Subsidised staff canteen.
• Free parking. Market leading pension and life assurance.
• Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP.
• Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more.
• Long Service Awards. Optional Payroll charity donations.
• Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave

About us

You’ll find a great big welcome here at Myton Food Group - the part of our business that looks after manufacturing, whilst maintaining strong roots within Morrisons Supermarkets.

At Myton Food Group, we have a legacy to be proud of. We’re British farming’s biggest single direct customer. We buy from highly valued suppliers. And we’re passionate about the quality of our food. Today, we have 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets, bread and lots more.

We really do stand out in the world of food manufacturing. But what we’re especially proud of is the way we all get stuck in and work as a team, in partnership across our supply chain. Read more about what we do at our Myton Food Group website.