Job Description

Lopen Head
United Kingdom
Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

The Role


Are you organized, proactive, and eager to develop your career in manufacturing planning? We are seeking a dedicated Planning Assistant to join our team on a 1-year fixed-term contract. In this dynamic role, you will support the Planning Team with essential administrative and system tasks, help ensure the smooth and timely production of our products and collaborate closely with production and management teams to resolve issues and prevent delays. You will play a key part in attending daily planning meetings, maintaining critical data logs, preparing insightful reports, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting both the planning process and the wider business to achieve operational excellence.


Responsibilities

Assist the Planning Team with day to day administrative and system tasks. Assist the Production Planner to ensure the timely manufacture of all products, including checking raw material availability for shop orders, releasing shop orders into production and reserving product to customer orders for picking and packing. Liaise with Production Team Leaders and Managers in relevant departments to problem solve and avoid delays in the production process. Chair and/or attend daily Planning meetings to review status of orders, materials and quality releasing. Producing and maintaining various data logs and documents, such as Product Structure Amendments, Artwork changes, Call- Over list for QC, Scrappage log, Meeting logs, Concessions, etc. Review internal document approvals for planning department, such as Artwork, new parts migration, etc. Prepare, extract and analyse KPI's, reports and data for the Planning department and provide updates. Reviewing, maintaining and updating the Planning departments SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures). Maintaining production standard ops upon requests (emails from production). Provide backfill for the Production Planner role (when needed). Support the Planning Manager and wider business with additional tasks and projects to ensure optimal efficiency is achieved within the manufacturing facility. Create and maintain a culture of continuous improvement, constantly challenging current working practice.

Qualifications:

Experience of working in a manufacturing industry is preferred but not essential. Experience of MRP or ERP systems is preferred but not essential.

Skills and Competencies:

A competent level of knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is essential. Must have a "can-do" attitude and a positive approach to problem solving. High levels of organisational skills, attention to detail, and strong administrative experience is essential.

Our Offer:

Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models. Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path. A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity. Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.

Learn more about ADM at www.adm.com.



About ADM Protexin Ltd


ADM Protexin LTD manufacture innovative, research based live bacteria products of the highest quality for the veterinary, human, agriculture and equine healthcare markets. With head office, manufacturing and distribution facilities based in Somerset, ADM Protexin distribute to over 90 countries worldwide. Learn more at www.adm.com

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments -- environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.



For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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