Scheduler Production Planner - Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, United Kingdom - Cast UK Limited

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    Production Planner
    Are you an experienced Production Planner ready to take on an exciting new challenge?

    A fantastic FMCG business near Newcastle-Under-Lyme is hiring a Senior Planner to join their close knit Supply Chain team. This is a company undergoing significant development and expansion, particularly in their B2C business, so they are looking for an individual who embraces changes and continuous improvement, and the challenges and opportunities that come with growth
    Responsibility for both short and long term production plans
    Close collaboration with Purchasing to develop the material plan, highlighting constraints and adjusting production plans accordingly
    Chairing Production Scheduling meetings and agreeing plans with the Production team
    Highlighting short-term and long-term capacity constraints
    Managing data within MRP/ERP system (production rates, yield etc.)
    Developing and maintaining relevant KPIs for production and planning
    Supporting and enabling change projects and process improvements
    Previous production planning experience, ideally in a SME environment
    Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
    Ability to work in a fast-moving manufacturing environment and react to changes in demand or supply where necessary
    Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates.

    Specialising in, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector.

    With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK or to discuss how we can find talent for your business then please visit (url removed)#J-18808-Ljbffr