Production Planner/ Scheduler

Adecco; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Production Planner/Scheduler in Newcastle to develop production plans and ensure efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in production and transport planning, and strong logistics skills. This position offers a salary of £30,000 per annum, 25 days annual leave, and additional benefits including pension contributions and health coverage.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Pension auto-enrolment

Westfield Medical Cover

Christmas savings scheme

Cycle-to-work & electric car salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in basic production planning and transport planning is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production plans that maximize efficiency.
• Liaise with teams to ensure customer service and delivery are maintained.
• Monitor production and delivery progress and develop solutions.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Logistics

Planning Capability

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Overview

We\'re looking for a Production Planner/Scheduler to join our team at our client\'s site in Newcastle.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring our operations run smoothly, efficiently, and cost-effectively - all while delivering exceptional service to our customers. If you currently work in Manufacturing and have experience of basic Production planning (and transport planning a strong advantage) then we want to hear from you!

What\'s in it for you?

• Salary: £30,000 per annum
• Hours: 40 hours/week | Monday to Friday | 08:30 - 17:00 (30-minute unpaid break)
• Holidays: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension: Auto-enrolment at 4%, matched by the company up to 5%
• Life Cover: 3x basic salary (while contributing to the pension scheme)
• Health & Wellbeing: Westfield Medical Cover, annual health checks
• Perks: Free onsite parking, Christmas savings scheme, cycle-to-work & electric car salary sacrifice schemes
• Christmas Shutdown: Up to 2 weeks off during the festive period

Your Mission

To develop and implement production and transport plans that maximise efficiency, meet customer expectations, and uphold the highest standards of Environmental, Health and Safety.

Who You'll Work With

• Production & Operations Managers
• Transport & Contracts Teams
• Sales/Account Managers
• External Transport Companies
• Steel Mill Raw Material Suppliers

Key Responsibilities

• Production & Delivery Planning
  • Plan production in line with customer delivery expectations and Depot capabilities to maximise Production and Transport Efficiency
  • Plan daily/weekly production and delivery plans in line with depot capabilities and capacities
  • Liaise with Production and Contracts/Sales to ensure customer service/delivery maintained
  • Monitor Production/Delivery progress in collaboration with Production Team – highlight problems and develop solutions to business and customer satisfaction
  • Anticipate change and adapt planning with a dynamic outlook
  • Support Customer / Sales demands through flexible and dynamic planning and coordination
  • Coordinate with Sales / Contracts team expected delivery dates and potential changes
  • Ensure there is clarity with production regarding specific loading / delivery requirements (Conditions, Vehicle Type, Timing, etc)
  • Identify opportunities for loading optimisation with the transport and production team to facilitate lowest cost £/t
• Transport Coordination
  • Allocate deliveries to hauliers based on geography and cost
  • Liaise with transport companies to ensure timely, efficient delivery
  • Track transport costs, recoveries, and update SAP records
• Raw Material Stock Control
  • Manage monthly raw material orders and weekly stock levels
  • Adjust plans based on production needs and stock availability
• Reporting
  • Provide regular reports on KPI including: Transport cost/utilisation, Cost recoveries, Production throughput
• Technical competencies
  • Planning Capability, SAP, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Requirements

If you\'re a detail-oriented planner with a knack for logistics and a drive to improve operational performance, we\'d love to hear from you!

Additional

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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