Logistics and Production Planner
- Swadlincote, Derbyshire
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Developing Production Schedules: Creating detailed production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and inventory levels.
- Determining Resource Requirements: Estimating the amount of raw materials, equipment, and labour needed for production.
- Prioritizing Production: Managing the flow of work to optimize efficiency and minimize delays.
- Coordinating Production Operations: Ensuring all resources are available and allocated to meet production schedules.
- Adjusting Schedules: Adapting production plans to address changes in demand or unforeseen issues
- Monitoring Production Processes: Tracking progress against schedules and identifying potential bottlenecks.
- Troubleshooting Production Issues: Identifying and resolving problems that disrupt the production flow.
- Optimizing Production Processes: Finding ways to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
- Monitoring Material Supplies: Ensuring timely procurement of raw materials and managing inventory levels
- Preparing Performance Reports: Compiling data on production performance and sharing it with management.
- Communicating with Stakeholders: Keeping relevant departments informed of production plans and any changes.
- Documenting Production Information: Maintaining records of production schedules, material usage, and other relevant data
- Working with Various Departments: Collaborating with sales, purchasing, quality control, and other teams.
- Liaising with Suppliers: Coordinating with external vendors for material procurement and delivery.
- Interacting with Management: Keeping management informed of production status and issues
- Developing and Implementing Logistics Plans
- Coordinating Transportation: scheduling shipments, routing packages, and troubleshooting any issues to ensure smooth and timely delivery.
- Proven experience in a production or manufacturing & logistics environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to problem-solve and make decisions.
- Knowledge of production & logistics processes and equipment.
- Understanding of quality control and safety procedures.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ensure that products meet quality standards and specifications.
- Monitor and maintain quality control procedures.
- Identify and address quality issues and implement corrective actions.
- Promote a culture of quality awareness within the team.
- Abide by safety regulations and procedures.
- Ensure a safe working environment.
- Identify & report safety hazards.
- Promote a culture of safety awareness.
- Participate in problem-solving and root cause analysis.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of new procedures.
- Maintain accurate records of production.
- Prepare and participate in production reports.
- Manage inventory and materials.
- Proven experience in a production or manufacturing & logistics environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to problem-solve and make decisions.
- Knowledge of production & logistics processes and equipment.
- Understanding of quality control and safety procedures.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Competitive Salary
- 32 Holidays a year, inclusive of Bank Holidays (option to sell/carry over)
- The opportunity to progress your career within a fast growing, innovative Company.
- Staff rewards & discounts on our KeyStaff platform.
- Health Assured (Employee Assistance Program).
- Life Assurance