Production Planner
Herefordshire
Fresh Produce
Major Recruitment is working alongside a fresh produce business based in Herefordshire. Our client produces and packages Cherries, Raspberries and Apples on site, supplying major supermarkets across the UK. They are looking for a Production Planner based full-time on site.
As a Production Planner, you will be responsible for:
1. Processing and managing customer orders, including confirming sufficient stock levels of fruit and packaging to fulfill orders.
2. Working cross-functionally with the Production and Technical teams to ensure that fruit is packed efficiently to the best standard.
3. Co-ordinating transport requirements between production team, customers, and hauliers, and troubleshooting any issues.
4. Management of direct customers, being the point of contact for buyers and arranging forecasts and confirmed volumes.
5. Ensuring customer service levels are upheld for contract packing customers and retail and wholesale customers.
6. Co-ordinating the production, sale, and dispatch of wholesale fruit.
7. Managing the administration of the dispatch department.
8. Working with the Production Manager to ensure product is dispatched accurately and on time with correct paperwork.
Skills required to be a successful Production Planner:
1. Self-Motivated
2. Excellent decision-making skills
3. High level of attention to detail and accuracy
4. Strong communication skills
5. Ability to anticipate potential problems
6. Numerate, literate, and analytical
7. Willing to meet customer needs - both grower and retail
8. Microsoft Office knowledge
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday
39 hours per week, 8 am-4.30 pm Monday -Thursday, 8 am-3.30 pm Friday.
Starting around May 6th. There will be a requirement to work 6 days a week through July and August (Monday-Saturday); this will be given as time off in lieu during the quiet season.
What's in it for you?
Salary up to £35,000
Casual dress
Company events
Employee discount
Major Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment, or contract, you will find our staff professional and courteous and our interview process straightforward. #J-18808-Ljbffr