Production Planner

Join a leading packaging manufacturer, that is part of a multi-billion-pound global group. This site has a great culture, with brilliant staff retentions numbers. Due to growth, they are looking for a Production Planner in their production team.

Responsibilities

Develop production schedules, detailing all tasks and when they should be completed; Liaise with suppliers, production team and maintenance to ensure everything is available; Materials planning, place orders with suppliers, schedule deliveries; Monitor and report on supplier performance; Produce production reports – daily, weekly, monthly & shift KPI's; Work closely with wider teams to prepare reports on the production process, suggest improvements; Manage the SAP / ERP system, purchase orders, performance data

Requirements

Must have worked in a similar, fast-paced production planner role in a manufacturing environment; Be a problem solver, flexible to change, accurate with detail; Able to work well under pressure; Must have strong MS Excel, SAP & ERP experience and skills; Excellent reporting, financial & presentation experience; Be a proactive person, suggest improvements; Role would suit someone that is happy with office tasks and getting down on the production floor; Highly organised and confident when dealing with suppliers, sales, production, transport

Benefits

Private Pension (3% Employee / 6% Employer) + X4 Life Assurance; 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays; Company Sick Pay, Buy/Sell 5 Days Holiday