Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be working in partnership with an established manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Production Planner.

Overall Purpose:

• Timely ordering of board to ensure availability in production, that enables the plant to achieve optimum OTIF and customer requirements.
• Scheduling machine line ups in order to optimise production (without compromising OTIF).

Key Duties:

• Complete daily machine loadings and distribute.
• Arranging effective converter line ups.
• Monitoring plant loading and providing order updates / delivery dates to Sales and Transport.
• Liaising with despatch for them to optimise trailer utilisation. This includes bringing work forward, ensuring it doesn't affect other deliveries.
• Maintaining shifts and Planned Maintenance in the Kiwi system.
• Monitoring and transferring any outstanding stock.
• Order board on a daily basis, ensuring all machines have availability, updating PCS with the relevant information.
• Producing and distributing the daily delivery schedule.
• Supplier complaints.
• Analyse the BIB report, taking necessary action where required.
• Monitoring and fixing of Kiwi suspect data.
• Provide holiday cover to the planning team and deputise in the absence of key members of the team.
• Always follow safety procedures and act on unsafe acts and conditions.
• Undergo training as required by the needs of the business.
• Carry out any other duties within the limits of training and capability.
• Attend daily planning meetings when required.

Key Requirements:

• Computer skills (knowledge of Work and Excel advantageous).
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise and attention to detail.
• Numerate, literate and with analytical mindset and computer skills.
• Communication skills.
• Team Player.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Confidence and can-do attitude.

The Package:

• £30,000 - £32,000 per annum.
• Monday - Friday, #removed# with 30 mins paid lunch break.
• 25+8 bank hols.
• Pension - Up to 6% employer contributions.
• Benefits - Private medical after probation, sick pay after 1 year, 4x death in service, secure onsite parking.