Interim Production Planner

Interim Production Planner

Manchester

350 per day plus expenses

This is an immediate need for an experienced production planner with food industry or FMCG background. In this fast-paced environment you will be responsible for daily production planning and inventory management and need to be agile and react at speed.

The Interim Production Planner is responsible for:

• Formation of the production plan for maximum efficiency and labour productivity.
• Managing stock levels and ensuring accurate inventory levels are consistently up-to-date ensuring visibility of data at all times.
• Keep in close contact with factory progress to ensure service levels are met.
• Process all customer orders and amend the forecast when required.
• Ensure accurate raw material data is communicated to procurement.
• Communicate professionally and timely with the customer.
• Plan in and around hygiene and engineering works.
• Maintain focus and awareness on trends and customer order patterns.
• Be the main point of contact for all departments.
• Daily communication with suppliers to keep ahead of orders, avoiding any stock supply issues and ensuring levels meet demand.

What you need to apply

• Previous experience as a production planner in the food, FMCG or Automotive (1st or 2nd tier).
• Enjoy working with and able to interpret data.
• Experience of planning software and systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Strong communication skills - written and oral.

This is a classic interim role for an experienced planner who is used to these demanding and ever-changing environments. You will be familiar with the requirements of this role, able to join the team and draw on your previous knowledge to settle in and make an impact straight away. AS this is an urgent role, please send your cv without delay to the Novus team.