Production Planner

2 weeks ago

Hinckley, United Kingdom DS Smith Full time

We’re looking for a Production Planner to join the busy Planning Team at our Hinckley site. Working closely with your immediate team colleagues and those from Operations and Despatch, you will be primarily responsible for creating and maintaining production plans to ensure effective machine scheduling and performance and reducing waste.

This is a key role in managing the resources and activities required to achieve the business objectives and service goals. Our focus is to deliver a world-class customer service to delight customers and grow our business.

Key Responsibilities include:
- Creating and maintaining the productions schedule on a day-to-day basis, creating computer generated production plans for both the corrugator and conversion machines- Understanding the process for the ordering of reels and how to place orders using SAP for the corrugator schedule- Liaising with the Engineering and Operations functions to decide how capacity demands can be achieved whilst releasing machines for crew care or any other necessary repairs- Responsibility for receiving the stock takes for consumables and pallets from corrugator and conversion and placing new orders accordingly

To be successful in this role you will have strong problem solving skills and the ability to manage information and forward plan to facilitate the co-ordination of work activities alongside your team colleagues.

Ideally you will have working knowledge of a manufacturing environment with a proven track record of performing at a high level in a time pressured, fast paced environment. There will be an emphasis placed on working with the team and other colleagues within the company to improve team and cross-departmental relations, flexibility and efficiency in our service offerings.

Other essential attributes include excellent communication skills, competency using Microsoft Office and the ability to make decisions based on available data. Previous experience within a planning/scheduler type role is desirable. Experience of ordering factory consumables and knowledge of the CBS system and/or SAP would be advantageous.

This is a full time site based position. Full training will be provided, and you will be joining a small but very friendly team.

  • Manufacturing Planner

    1 week ago

    Hinckley, United Kingdom Euro-Projects Recruitment Full time

    **Manufacturing Planner** **£36-40,000 + 8% pension + bonus** **Hinckley. Permanent. Monday-Friday Daytime 8.30-4.30pm.** Production Planner in a manufacturing business that has invested in new equipment and has a growing order book with customers worldwide. This is a newly created Manufacturing Planner role which strengthen the supply chain team in the...

  • Operations Planner

    6 days ago

    Hinckley, United Kingdom Triumph Motorcycles Full time

    The Original British Motorcycling Company. At Triumph, we are driven to make the best motorcycles in the world. Building iconic motorcycles that celebrate our past whilst embracing the future - through bold design, original styling, purposeful engineering and a genuine passion for the ride. The Operations Planner will act as a key contact for Third Party...

  • Material Planner

    3 days ago

    Hinckley, United Kingdom Michael Page Full time

    My manufacturing client are going through an exciting period of growthOpportunity to join a procurement team who embody a high-performance cultureAbout Our ClientOur client is a well-established player in the industrial / manufacturing industry. With a sizeable workforce, the company is renowned for its high-quality products and commitment to innovation....

  • Material Planner

    3 weeks ago

    Hinckley, Leicestershire, United Kingdom Michael Page (UK) Full time

    About Our Client Our client is a well-established player in the industrial / manufacturing industry. With a sizeable workforce, the company is renowned for its high-quality products and commitment to innovation. Headquartered in Leicestershire, they maintain a consistent focus on delivering exceptional results and fostering a highly collaborative and...

  • Material Planner

    2 days ago

    Hinckley & Bosworth, Leicestershire, United Kingdom Rise Technical Recruitment Full time

    Material Planner (Manufacturing/Supply Chain) 20 - £22 per hour (Umbrella) Inside IR35 12 month initial contract with extension opportunities Excellent opportunity for a Material Planner from a manufacturing or supply chain background who is looking for an immediate start on a long term contract with an international market leader. Are you looking for a...

  • Buyer

    2 days ago

    Hinckley, United Kingdom Michael Page Full time

    My manufacturing client are going through an exciting period of growth Opportunity to join a procurement team who embody a high-performance culture About Our Client Our client is a well-established player in the industrial / manufacturing industry. With a sizeable workforce, the company is renowned for its high-quality products and commitment to...

  • Buyer

    2 days ago

    Hinckley, United Kingdom Michael Page Full time

    My manufacturing client are going through an exciting period of growth Opportunity to join a procurement team who embody a high-performance culture About Our Client Our client is a well-established player in the industrial / manufacturing industry. With a sizeable workforce, the company is renowned for its high-quality products and commitment to...

  • Outage&Retrofit Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Hinckley, United Kingdom Hitachi Zosen Inova AG Full time

    Company Description Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) is a global greentech company operating in Waste to Energy (WtE) and Renewable Gas. Our roots are in Switzerland, where we were established in 1933 as “L. von Roll Aktiengesellschaft”, later known as Von Roll Inova. Since 2010 we have been part of the Hitachi Zosen Corporation, one of Japan’s largest...

  • Site Supervisor

    4 weeks ago

    Hinckley, United Kingdom Hitachi Zosen Inova AG Full time

    Company Description Zurich-based green-tech company Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) is a global leader in solutions for energy transition and circular economy including Waste to Energy and Renewable Gas (RG), operating as part of the Hitachi Zosen Corporation Group. HZI acts as a project developer, technology supplier and engineering, procurement and...