Job Title: Logistics and Production Planner Department: Production Reports To: Managing Director / Operations Director
Salary: £30,000 - 35,000
Main Duties:
Design weekly production schedules with the guidance of the Operations Manager and Director.
Ensure production schedules are efficient, taking into account product types, packaging, and operational constraints.
Coordinate deliveries and collections to ensure first-in-first-out (FIFO) protocol for products in cold storage.
Create job cards and labelling for each batch of products.
Ensure labels comply with relevant legislation in the target market and are consistent with raw material information.
Maintain sufficient stock of packaging materials to support scheduled production.
Analyse production yields and investigate discrepancies when necessary.
Ensure all raw material quality control (QC) and job cards are approved prior to production.
Allocate products based on customer instructions (pending QC approval).
Release products as per customer instructions.
Key Competencies:
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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