Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are looking for an experienced Production Planner for a leading Leicestershire based food manufacturer

This is a permanent position direct with our client

The Job:

Issue effective and efficient daily and weekly production schedules for all bakeries to optimise customer service (high SKU mix)
Re-develop the planning and forecasting system.
Work closely with the bakeries to continuously improve the planning process.
Work closely with Stock Control and Production Manager to ensure all raw materials, equipment and manning is in place for production
This will is suited to planners more experienced with planning based on people i.e. number and skills available rather than about equipment and machine capacity
Key Tasks:

Develop a weekly plan
Convert the weekly plan to a daily schedule and issue to all bakeries
Build and maintain the long term weekly forecast
Analyse data and generate reports on production metrics, such as efficiency and utilization
Lead planning meetings
Resolve scheduling conflicts and adjust production schedules as needed
Find ways to improve productivity and reduce costs
Align available raw materials, equipment and manning with Stock Control and Production Manager
Ensure Health Safety and Food Safety standards are maintained.
To carry out any reasonable request made of you by your Manager.
The hours of work are Monday to Friday 8am-5pm

Salary is £35k

The person:

Proven experience working as a production planner - doesn't necessarily have to be from a food production as this role is about people planning rather than about machines and equipment etc
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Good communication and influencing skills
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications
Have their own transport due to location
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