This is a hands on role and the Production Planner will be responsible for producing the daily/weekly production plans for busy manufacturing and packing departments as well as raising work tickets and booking completed jobs into the system.
Zenith People are working with our client who are based in South Tyneside and are recruiting for a Production Planner on a permanent basis.
As part of the planning process, you will need to work closely with several section team leaders, to understand jobs undertaken by a variety of machines and operators with the goal of maximizing efficiency.
Sought to join an award-winning, £multimillion turnover food manufacturing company based in Bilston.
They are a privately owned company who supply numerous sectors including foodservice, retail, wholesale and catering, both in the UK and abroad.
This exciting role, which has come about due to expansion, is based on site at the company's newly extended plant which includes a refurbished canteen facility for all shopfloor staff and state of the art offices which boast excellent facilities and recreational spaces for all office staff.
As Production Planner you will be responsible for managing the manufacturing process from schedules, through to completeness of assemblies and returns to stock.
Our Maidstone based client is seeking a Production Planner to join their team.
Key Duties
Working closely with the Production Coordinator to oversee the entire production process.
The Production Planner will also be responsible for the execution of plans and schedules in a timely manner, ensuring the smooth running of the industrial and manufacturing process.
This role involves the coordination of production workflow for one or multiple products, planning and prioritising operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay.
The company is a major player within the industrial and manufacturing sector, with a sizeable workforce that exceeds 1000 employees.