Production Planner sought to join an award-winning, £multimillion turnover food manufacturing company based in Bilston. They are a privately owned company who supply numerous sectors including foodservice, retail, wholesale and catering, both in the UK and abroad. This exciting role, which has come about due to expansion, is based on site at the company’s newly extended plant which includes a refurbished canteen facility for all shopfloor staff and state of the art offices which boast excellent facilities and recreational spaces for all office staff.The Role:Working as part of a team of three and reporting to the Production Manager, as a Production Planner you will ensure that products are produced on time and at the lowest possible cost, and that the production and distribution of products runs smoothly.You will also have responsibility for the ownership and development of the Production Scheduling System, including creating and maintaining production schedules and working with the production team to facilitate the successful execution of the daily plan. Your daily duties will include:
1. Maintaining and managing the scheduling system daily to support Production Managers
2. Reviewing customer orders and accounts to support accurate and timely submission of financial information
3. Liaising with Sales to determine customer requirements
4. Approving materials, costs, manufacturing equipment and the size of workforce neede...