Production Planner - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Compleat Food Group

Compleat Food Group
Compleat Food Group
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Nottingham, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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At The Compleat Food Group we're on a mission to create tasting food that's better for people and the planet, we call it 'Food to Feel Good'.


We pride ourselves on being a business that gives equal emphasis to HOW we operate as well as the financial results we achieve.

Our 3,500 (and growing) fantastic people are what make this possible.

They are passionate about creating delicious products for UK consumers, leading retailers and our exciting, market leading brands, which include Wall's Pastry, Squeaky Bean and Unearthed.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Production Planner to join our Riverside Bakery Team


The main purpose of the role is to Ensure site manufacturing processes are planned in the most cost-effective way, whilst ensuring that production targets can be met on time.


Key Duties


Work effectively as part of a team to support the business in delivering customer orders in the most cost-effective way.

Process customer orders & communicate relevant information to the wider business.

Reconcile daily stock reports & react accordingly to variances.

Analyse sales forecasts & liaise with Commercial team to determine customer requirements.

Create finished goods production schedules that consider capacity, outload times, material availability, efficiency, equipment availability, and labour requirements.

Create schedules for Prep areas that consider capacity, material availability, efficiency, equipment availability, and labour requirements.

Monitor factory performance versus plan throughout the day & react accordingly to any deviation.

Considers the effect the plan has on labour & raw material costs.

Maintain & develop planning systems & tools.

Build relationships with supporting functions to ensure the businesses needs are met.

Report KPIs to senior management & propose ways to improve.

Provide cover for Material Controller duties when off-shift, during holidays & sickness.

Deputise for Planning Manager during absence & annual leave.


Experience:


  • Ideally previous experience in Production Planning
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Key Skills:

  • Computer literacy particularly in Excel
  • Problem solving & organisational skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Attention to detail under pressure
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