Planner, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Operations Management

Job Title:

Planner

Reports to:

Operations Manager Based: HQ in Huntingdon

Hours:

Ideally Full-time (37.5hrs/wk) 7.30am-3.30pm Mon–Fri with 30min lunch break.

Holiday: 26 Days paid annual leave plus bank holidays

Term:
Permanent contract (standard UK ‘6-month probation’ applies).Basic Salary: £32,500 - £37,500 depending on experience / proven track record

Key Drivers for role success:
Must work to a high standard of accuracy. The ability to communicate clearly & in a timely manner whilst prioritising according to department deadlines. Must have pride in their work and a methodical approach to their tasks.

Company overview:
Still 100% owned by the Lill family Est 1983, we invented the packaging Amazon uses today and are proud to be Europe’s largest independent producer of ecommerce packaging for Europe’s largest internet retailers. There are 100+ of us operating from our Huntingdon manufacturing HQ (150,000 sqft) generating in excess of £20m Turnover, growing 20% p.a.

• >98% OTIF led by the capacity plan
• Optimised product/machine routing to minimise make-readies between sizes/styles.
• Use ERP (SPOCS) to identify constraints in future periods; balance uneven production demands, and identify potential capacity resource constraints with manpower.
• Proactive adjustment of machine availability pending shift changes (eg. Seasonal / demand)
• Develop process to foresee challenges to scheduling with Operations Manager by tracking output
• Provide KPI data and output reports to Operations Manager such as ACTUAL vs estimated output.
• Liaise/coordinate with sales & supply chain, ensuring materials/plan satisfy delivery date
• Identify and alert Operations Manager of inaccuracies in ERP (SPOCS) input/output error.
• Chair weekly production meetings in absence of Operations Manager.

In order to help in the efficiency and smooth running of the Company, you must recognise and fully accept that the company may require you to work in any section carrying out other duties within your capabilities, as workload requires.

• SPOCS ERP expertise preferrable but not essential. (SPOCS by KM software systems)
• A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance
• Able to get on with others and be a team player
• Ability to work in a changing environment
• Keeps calm under pressure
• Structured problem solver with an open mind
• Willing to seek help Confident presenting schedule infront of 6 members of senior management

Literacy and Numeracy: A good level of literacy & numeracy are required