Company Description
Lower Hope Fruit Limited, part of the Lower Hope Farms group, is a leading soft and stone fruit grower and packer based in Herefordshire. Specialising in cherry production, we are known for our late English cherries from July to September. Our Grade A packhouse facility and modern packing lines ensure top-quality fruit is packed to daily orders for distribution to supermarkets nationwide.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role as a Production Planner located in Herefordshire. The Production Planner will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day production scheduling, coordinating with various departments to ensure smooth operations, and managing inventory levels to meet demand. The role requires a proactive approach to planning and a keen eye for detail to optimize workflow.
Main Duties
* Work cross-functionally with the Production and Technical teams to ensure that fruit is packed efficiently to the best standard.
* Process and manage customer orders, including confirming sufficient stock levels of fruit and packaging to fulfill orders.
* Co-ordinate transport requirements between production team, customers, and hauliers, troubleshooting any issues.
* Manage direct customers, serving as the point of contact for buyers and arranging forecasts and confirmed volumes.
* Ensure customer service levels are upheld for contract packing customers and retail and wholesale customers.
* Co-ordinate the production, sale, and dispatch of wholesale fruit.
* Manage the administration of the dispatch department, working with the Production Manager to ensure products are dispatched accurately and on time with correct paperwork.
Qualifications
* Strong organisational and time management skills
* Experience in production planning or supply chain management
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
* Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
* Previous experience in the agricultural or food industry is a plus
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