Production Planner

Are you a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with a passion for planning and coordinating production activities? If so, Butler Rose has an exciting opportunity for a Production Planner with our client, a manufacturing business based in Callington, East Cornwall. This is a shift role, please see details below.

As a Production Planner, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless execution of daily operations. Here's a glimpse of what you'll be doing:

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble the daily schedule for Production, and Packing, optimising efficiency and resource allocation.
• Ensure daily capacity is balanced and maintain a two-week capacity view to proactively address potential bottlenecks.
• Create effective plans by leveraging predefined (default) strategies that minimise planned downtime.
• Monitor dispatch stocks meticulously, promptly rectifying any discrepancies.
• Be the guardian of customer service, maintaining regular communication with the business on a daily and weekly basis.
• Prepare and share the Planning KPI Dashboard, highlighting service metrics, plan adherence, and finished goods waste.
• Collaborate with commercial managers to request concessions or provide guidance on service failures.
• Assist in stock control of finished goods, identifying and resolving ongoing issues with Dispatch
• Generate the comprehensive 7-day plan to facilitate smooth operations.
• Coordinate special activities, including product trials, packaging, samples, and third-party production.
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends and uncover opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Play a vital role in developing training documentation, including training programs and delivering training to fellow team members.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in production planning or a similar role within the manufacturing industry.
• Strong analytic skills with the ability to identify patterns and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with various teams and stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented and capable of handling multiple tasks with a strong sense of prioritisation.
• Proficient in using planning tools and software to streamline operations.
• A proactive and adaptable approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

Package

• Salary up to £38,000 DOE
• 4 day condensed weekend role (Friday - Monday 6.30 - 16.30 work pattern)
• Excellent further development opportunities

If you are looking for an opportunity to showcase your production planning expertise and contribute to a dynamic team environment, whilst joining a company that offer excellent career growth potential then we would love to hear from you.

To apply for this position, please submit your updated CV. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.