Job Description

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.
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The Impact You'll Make in this Role
As a Production Planner at 3M UK, Skelmersdale plant, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.
Here, you will make an impact by:Planning and scheduling of production work centers, monitor work center output to meet customer requirements and improve work center operational efficiency. Strong written or oral communication with Production Planning and Operations Team members along with active participation in the Tier process. Working closely with the manufacturing team and Supply Planners to determine how to prioritize and resolve supply constraints and balance service, inventory, and cost to meet business targets. Parameter Management - optimizing and maintaining production lot sizes, production cycles and safety stocks to deliver the desired balance between inventory and service. Managing capacity includes identifying, resolving, and escalating production constraints. Executing the production planning standard work utilizing supply chain tools, IT systems, and processes. Providing a high degree of planning analysis to support data-driven decision making.

Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements:Experience in supply chain or planning (ideally three (3) years) Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Advanced data analysis and Microsoft Suite experience

Additional knowledge / nice-to-have skills / preferred qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and self-motivational skills Experience working with cross-functional teams

Job specifics:Located in Skelmersdale, UK This role has on-site working model, with the employee working at least four days a week in the office at Skelmersdale Working pattern (full time)

Does this opportunity and our innovative 3M culture align with your career aspirations?
If so, we encourage you to apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth with us.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Resources for You
For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers. If you have further questions please reach out to Max (our AI Virtual Assistant) via our Career Page.
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