Production Planner - Skipton, United Kingdom - Basecamp Teams

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Description

Role:
Production Planner

Company:
The Friendly Chemical Co

Location:
Skipton

Salary:
up to £30k

About The Friendly Chemical Co
The Friendly Chemical Company ("FCC") was established as a pioneer of closed-loop manufacturing and green chemistry.

The Business operates with two brands, Miniml which produces a range of household and laundry products and Good Human, a skincare and beauty brand.

Scott and Emma have developed an infinitely reusable and affordable solution to the billion cleaning and personal care products that are thrown away in the UK each year, sustainability is woven into the fabric of the organisation.

FCC products are stocked in over 3,000 retailers across the UK such as: Ocado, Abel & Cole, Booths etc.

The business is rapidly scaling, and the next phase of the FCC journey is to make their brands household names in the UK.

"We don't want to leave our mark on the world, in fact, we will keep working to leave no trace that we were ever here at all"- Scott & Emma, Co-Founders

The Role

You will be an integral part of the team, overseeing all operation processes and continuously monitoring the quality of the products, as well as ensuring that all activity is in line with manufacturing standards.

What you'll be doing

Creating production schedules, whilst making changes where required based on sales orders.
Coordinating a team of 8 production operatives, ensuring that all are maintaining output levels in line with KPIs and targets.
Monitoring productivity, standards, work and quality control to keep consistent levels of excellence across production.
Assist with ensuring raw materials arrive on site for production on a 'just in time' basis.
Assist with processing and monitoring stock movement via Inventory Management System, whilst dealing with any discrepancies
Assist with managing and matching supplier delivery notes to purchase orders.
Working closely with the Warehouse and Operation Managers to make sure that KPIs are being met, and that the quality of products is consistent with customer expectations
Assist with any operational administration duties where required

What you'll bring to the role

Previous experience working within a FMCG manufacturing role
Proficiency in using production planning and inventory management software/ tools.
A good understanding of planning, production, logistics, warehouse maintenance and product distribution
Good Health, Safety and Environmental awareness with an understanding of risk assessments and legislation
Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma principles is a plus.
Confident in advising on best industry practices, and to identify and suggest process improvements
You'll be a problem solver, handling difficult problems efficiently but with patience and empathy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits
- £30,000 Salary

33 Days Holiday
Private Healthcare
Opportunities for professional growth and development through excellent training and development programmes
On-Site Parking
Fast growing business with lots of career learning, advancement, and opportunities
Forward thinking sustainable company changing the status quo in the household and personal care market.