Production Planner
Telford
Salary - Competitive
Full Time - Permanent
Our client manufactures a comprehensive range of aluminium foil wrinklewall and smoothwall containers used throughout the food industry.
As a global leader in our field, they supply superior, lightweight, robust aluminium foil packaging for food for many leading retail brands as well as foil containers for wholesaler and distributor markets worldwide.
The Role
The production planner is responsible for delivering the most effective production plan for the business, working with the sales and production departments making sure that customer demand and finished goods stock targets are met.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Utilise systems to translate sales forecasts into achievable production plans, that optimally balance customer service & operational efficiency whilst supporting stock categorisation targets.
2. Continually review and manage the production plan, maintaining the agreed plan horizon on all presses.
3. Regularly review FG demand & manipulate the production plan, resolving potential supply issues, where possible.
4. Proactively communicate with supply chain, operations & sales teams, advising of FG availability against demand, highlighting any potential shortfalls
5. Raise all work orders, BOMs & concessions ensuring timely completion with zero disruption...