- Plan and schedule production activities across multiple departments to meet customer demand and optimize resource utilization.
- Conduct capacity planning assessments to ensure the availability of resources, including labour, material, and equipment, aligning with customer and production requirements.
- Generate manufacturing orders and requisitions for components and expedite operations as necessary to meet production schedules.
- Adjust schedules as needed to address unforeseen conditions or changes in demand.
- Utilize ERP systems to maintain accurate records of production schedules, and orders.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and address production issue when necessary.
- Drive continuous improvement, streamline processes, and enhance operational efficiency.
- Communicate effectively with production teams, supervisors, and management.
- Work in a business with global scale – where people are empowered to make decisions locally.
- Grow with a company which has big ambitions – both for the business and our employees.
- Help us improve the shopping experience and drive sustainability in retail.
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid work options (up to 1 day per week considered after probation)
- Casual business dress policy
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (plus optional 5 days unpaid leave).
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 5 GCSE's grade A-C (or equivalent).
- Experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally in Production Planning.
- Strong understanding of ERP and Production Scheduling systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong proficiency in Excel, database queries, and reporting analysis is highly desirable.
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions in a time pressured environment.
- Proactive mindset to be able to adapt to changing priorities and unforeseen conditions.
- Strong team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Be able to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- taking ownership;
- acting with speed; and
- working as one team
Senior Production Planner - Essex, United Kingdom - HL Display UK - The better shopping experience
Description
You might not know it, but every time you go grocery shopping, chances are you are using at least one of HL's products.
HL is a global leader in in-store merchandising and communication, helping customers to create a better shopping experience around the world. Founded in 1954, HL today is present in more than 70 countries and solutions can be found in 330,000 stores, supporting customers to grow sales, inspire shoppers, drive automation, and reduce waste.
We have a passion and a strong track record of developing our people within their roles, and through exposure to the different markets and functions across our business.
The role:
As a Senior Production Planner at HL Display, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating the workflow across multiple departments, conducting capacity planning meetings, raising manufacturing orders, and managing requisitions.
Additionally, you will be tasked with expediting operations and adjusting schedules to meet changes in demand. Your role will be crucial in driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity. We are looking for someone with experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in production planning, who possesses excellent problem-solving skills, can thrive in a fast-paced environment, and is a strong team player with exceptional communication skills. Experience with ERP or Planning Scheduling System implementation is highly valued and will greatly enhance your candidacy for this position.
What will you be responsible for?
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So, who are you?
We employ people from all walks of life and with a wide range of work experiences. To succeed in this role we are looking for the following skills and experience:
Want to know a little more about us?
HL Display has its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden.
We have sales offices in 23 countries, covering 39 markets, and distribution partners covering the remaining markets globally.
Our production facilities are located in Sweden, Poland, UK, Germany and China and handle a variety of industrial processes, including plastics and metal fabrication, printing and assembly.
Our three key customer segments are retail food, branded goods suppliers and non-food retail.
We are deeply committed to our behaviours:
With these values, and our great people, we are proud to be on track to delivering on our ambitious growth plans.
The company has 1,300 employees and net sales of 1,900 MSEK. HL is a wholly owned subsidiary of the listed Swedish Business Group Ratos.