Production Planner

Job Description

Production PlannerLiverpool, Merseyside£35,000 - £40,000 Plus BUPA Medical Cash Plan, Pension, Life Assurance, 20 Days’ Holiday (rising with service)This is an amazing opportunity to help save the planet by making a positive impact in a ground-breaking business who truly put safety at the heart of everything our client does and have big plans for the future.Our client is on a mission to help protect the planet by working together with thousands of food service businesses to ensure that greenhouse gas emissions are reduced by hundreds and thousands of tonnes. They are now looking for a Production Planner to work as part of their Supply Chain team in Liverpool and help them to continue to do things the right way.With over 700 colleagues in multiple sites nationwide, our client supplies premium cooking oils, and collect organic waste, which is then converted into bio-methane, electricity, heat and organic fertiliser.Within a diverse and inclusive environment, you will have the chance to contribute to their H&S culture and help them maintain their reputation for operational excellence.As the Production Planner, you will be a fundamental part of our client’s team, enabling them to continue with their mission to help protect the planet whilst managing the supply of raw materials to their Liverpool site, the delivery of containers to depots across the country and the supply of products to customers.Acting as the initial point of contact for customer service, you will work closely with departments across the business including Production, Finance, Sales and Quality Assurance.Why join our client- You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference, help them to become more successful and deliver more benefits to the environment- They’re growing and so you will be able to develop your own career- They provide opportunities for you to develop your career and pride themselves on promoting from withinWhat our client expects of each other:- That each team member acts like an owner of this growing business- Everyone collaborates to enable the business to be the best it can be - especially when it comes to safety and wellbeing!This is the role that’s on offer for the right person:- The chance to develop accurate supply routes which feed clients’ demands- Be challenged and rewarded in equal measure- The chance to play a key role in the success of our client’s Liverpool depotA little bit more about the role:- Track stock and inventory on and off site- Undertake production scheduling and planning for bulk deliveries- Manage yard stock- Oversee the weighbridge- Monitor and improve the OTIF (On Time, In Full) figures- Communicate operational planning with site management and involved parties- Ensure all raw materials and chemicals are delivered to the Biodiesel PlantInterestedWhat is our client looking for As you can imagine, you’ll need a broad range of personal skills to succeed, but they don’t expect you to have everything from the start! They will coach, train and support you, it’s more important that you have the right interpersonal skills and the intelligence to grasp their business and take them forward.They will be looking for:- High levels of experience in production planning (raw materials)- A proven track record of delivering excellent customer service- A focus on strategic and tactical aspects of transportation and fleet management and production planning- The leadership and mentoring skills to help develop Junior Logistics Co-ordinators and Analysts- IT Literacy and advanced MS Excel skillsOther organisations may call this role Materials Planner, Manufacturing Planner, Inventory Planner, Stock Planner, Logistics and Supply Planner, Supply Chain Planner, or Transport Planner.So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Production Planner, please apply via the button shown.This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.