Production Planner, Wakefield
Permanent, Monday-Friday 40 hours
Structured career development + Competitive salary + Bonus + Competitive pension contributions + Share scheme + Range of flexible benefits and Corporate discounts, Holiday buy/sell scheme, optional Health Care and Life Assurance + Free parking + Free hot and cold drinks and subsidised canteen + Excellent parental benefits
Wakefield Operations is the 2nd biggest plant in CCEP and the biggest soft drink plant in Europe. The Wakefield site produces just under half of GB’s volume across their 8 manufacturing, and 2 preform lines. With over 550 employees across Manufacturing, QESH and Engineering, experience at our Wakefield site can lead to excellent career opportunities both in Wakefield and further afield across other GB sites and Pan-European locations.
As part of the Short Term Planning Team, you will work alongside a dedicated team of planners who are responsible for ensuring all site planning processes are completed and resources required to support production are available. All production planners take on the responsibility of the day to day running of the department to ensure all tasks are completed in full each day. Supporting the delivery of key projects and Continuous Improvement programmes. Sharing best practices with other team members and colleagues to improve line utilization, yield, quality and CRS targets.
Knowledge and understanding of ERP systems and processes (SAP-APO, SAP-IBP knowledge an advantage)
A natural networker, building and sustaining a range of working relationships across multiple functions and levels with ease
A pro-active, flexible team player and with several years’ experience in two or more supply chain functions, ideally within an FMCG industry
Must be highly process driven with the tenacity to problem solve and deliver key messages through facts and data
Strong understanding of inventory management systems
To ensure you are considered for this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
We help our 2.1 million customers grow, and we are constantly investing in exciting new products, innovative technologies and fresh ideas. This helps us to delight the 600 million people who enjoy our drinks every day.
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We recognise some people prefer not to participate in alcohol related sales, interactions, or promotions. If that’s true for you – please raise this with your talent acquisition contact who will advise you on whether this role includes activities related to our alcohol portfolio.