Trainee Production Planner

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

Job summary

A leading producer of packaging solutions is seeking an MRP Controller at their plant in Yate, Bristol. This role involves coordinating material supply, releasing process orders, and creating production plans. Strong IT skills, especially in Excel, and excellent organizational abilities are essential. Join us to drive efficiency in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to drive efficiency

Collaborative team culture with growth potential

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning or manufacturing is advantageous.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

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.
• Collaborate with Demand Planners, Production, and Supply Chain teams.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Job description

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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.

Join our innovative manufacturing team as an MRP Controller, ensuring seamless material supply and production planning to meet customer demand at our Sun Chemical Plant in Yate, Bristol.

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 (., 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 would be an advantage but is not required.
• 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.

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.