Production Planner

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for providing daily production plans for the boning halls and slaughter hall. We are seeking a determined and committed individuals who can impact on performance and make a positive contribution to the company's future growth.

The Role:

• To prepare planning forecasts to assist with the overall timely co-ordination and optimisation of the factory and its resources (facilities, people, packaging etc).
• To prepare commercially driven weekly slaughter and boning plans that are designed to optimise factory utilisation and performance.
• To co-ordinate the day to day running of the primary operation through the scheduling of work and use of daily plans.
• To monitor actual operating performance against the plans and ensure corrective re-planning action is taken to address any variances.
• Drive efficiency improvements in the primary factory.
• To ensure all customers receives 100% service level from the primary factory.
• Updating forecast figures on to KPI spread sheets.
• Work with sales department well in advance of availability of surplus stocks to avoid last minute sales.

The Person:

• Previous experience in production planning, preferably in red meat processing
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise work effectively to meet deadlines.
• Possess strong planning and analysis skills with the ability to implement processes and procedures and to track progress.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office packages, in particular Excel.
• Committed to working within the Company Values.

Benefits

• Enhanced Holiday
• Free On-Site Car Carking
• Subsidised Canteen
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Cover
• Discounted Staff Shop
• Phone and Car Insurance Perks
• Free Health Surveillance
• Ongoing Training and Progression Opportunities
• Employee Engagement Activities
• Give Aways (Free meat seasonally)
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Death in Service scheme

No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position.

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