Come and join this multi-million turnover business at their UK Headquarters in Darwen and be a key support to the Head of Planning and Projects.
You will use relevant available information schedule production Works orders. Ensure minimum stock level requirements and OEM orders are made on time and to target.

SO WHAT WILL YOU BE RESPONSIBLE FOR?

Monitor minimum stock levels, continuously, to ensure stock is kept within specified limits. Control of Understock report and process, including daily monitoring of OTIF impacts and hourly check of RPT69 report
Liaise with Sales to determine customer requirements for OEM orders, plan and interface with procurement team
Develop a production schedule, for all Lines, detailing all tasks and when they should be completed
Liaise with Operations Manager, Purchasing, Mixing and Maintenance to ensure all workers, materials, and machinery will be available when required
Create and organise product paperwork – Works Order Documents
Troubleshoot problems with scheduling that occur during production, including staff shortages and machinery malfunctions
Monitor production progress to ensure the schedule is followed and challenge when it is not
Collect and assess data about Production performance, ensuring planning is relevant and achievable
Prepare reports about production processes and suggests ways to improve efficiency

WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE ROLE?

Previous production planning experience within the Retail or FMCG industries
Experience of creating, developing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees and customers
Expert user of Microsoft Excel, including the use of pivot tables and V lookups
Excellent numerical and analytical skills
Good negotiation skills
Good Business acumen
A good problem solver, with a positive can-do attitude
Able to work cross functionally
Good organisation and presentation skills