We are seeking a skilled Production & Logistics Planner to join our food manufacturing team on a
12?month fixed?term contract.
The Production & Logistics Planner is responsible producing the daily production plans, the daily plan for all outgoing finished product, and all associated paperwork.
Main duties
Completion of all relevant planning, logistics and administration activities are completed on a daily basis. This includes playing an active part in carrying out these activities:
Producing all daily production plans accurately and on time - volumes, run rates, WIP etc - and provided to Production team
Producing daily out loading logistics accurately and on time - customer depot orders, pick sheets, ASNs and load manifests, ad distribute to Dispatch.
Booking of vehicles though online portals and producing loads plans and delivery notes.
Ensuring any shortages are communicated to the wider business appropriately
Ensure maximum utilisation of fruit within Production
Send weekly and daily staff requests to agencies as required
Authorisation of transport invoices
Keeping planning errors to a minimum
Plan and prioritise daily operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay
Determine manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand
Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption
Obtain, collate and communicate output information (service level, staff numbers, waste, overpacks, WIP adherence etc.)
Liaising with 3rd party haulage companies regarding collection times and traffic issues to ensure 100% service level is achieved.
Completion of Customer Issue Log
Training Planning and Logistics Administrators to conduct all activities to the required standard.
Compiling weekly data to support Sales Admin investigations of overs/shorts etc.
Maintaining records and archives to support audits.
Attending daily Production meetings - shift handover, 9am, Midday huddle
Completion of dispatched pallet and dolly spreadsheets
All the reasonable administration tasks associated with production, planning and logistics including rotas, T&A system, agency trackers, etc
Who we are looking for
Continuous improvement mind set, daily search for ways to improve performance and efficiency.
Good communication skills in English (written, spoken and listening)
Able to instruct and follow up on requests from Senior Management.
Teamwork, able to work and liaise with others to ensure team goals are successfully achieved.
Good emotional control (EI)
Good numerical and literacy levels
Good IT and database/system skills
What we provide in return
Wagestream (track your earnings and instantly access up to 50% of your money as you earn it, without waiting for payday)
Free on site parking with electric charge points
Staff events
Staff restaurant serving heavily subsidised hot and cold food
Fruit pots on Wednesdays
A supportive team
Career development