Production Planner

7 months ago


Aylesbury, United Kingdom Medik8 Full time

**CORE RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- **Efficient Production Runs**: Collaborate with both blending and manufacturing teams to develop and implement production schedules that optimise efficiency and minimise downtime. Ensure timely delivery of high-quality skincare products to meet market demand.
- **Material Management**: Strategically plan and monitor raw material inventory levels to prevent expiry and minimise excess. Actively track material consumption and identify opportunities to reduce waste.
- **Cost Optimisation**: Identify and implement cost-saving measures in the manufacturing process without compromising quality. Analyse production data to recommend improvements in resource utilisation and operational efficiency.
- **Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams**: Work closely with procurement, logistics, and quality control teams to coordinate and streamline the end-to-end production process. Foster a collaborative environment to enhance overall operational effectiveness.
- **Continuous Improvement**: Proactively identify areas for improvement in production planning and execution. Implement best practices to enhance productivity, reduce lead times, and increase overall operational effectiveness.

**What We Are Looking For**
- Proven experience as a production planner in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the cosmetics or FMCG industry.
- Proficient in using production planning software and tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.

**About Us**

Medik8 is an established leader in the skincare arena, utilising our iconic CSA Philosophy to develop professional anti-aging solutions that ensure Beautiful Skin For Life.

After seeing incredible growth over the last few years, we became PE backed in 2021. This investment will allow us to expand even faster, to innovate the future and to take on the world with our award-winning products in all the categories.

**Culture & Benefits**

We are fuelled by our commitment to sustainability, quality, efficiency, and an unwavering passion for our customers. Championing solutions-focused thinking, we possess a purpose-driven mentality and strive to work with integrity and agility, always. We are collaborative go-givers; our diverse talents work cross-functionally and we achieve more together. We are proud to do everything in-house, challenging the norm and pushing the boundaries of possibility. It’s just who we are

Some of the perks of being part of the Medik8 team include:

- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Flexible & Hybrid working
- Private Medical Insurance + Mental Health support
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Annual Performance Bonus
- Long Service Awards
- 75% discount + Annual Product Allowance
- Flexible Career opportunities
- Up-skilling support + regular Lunch & Learns
- 2 Volunteering days per year
- Matched Charitable Giving Scheme

**Want to do a little more research before you apply?**

Head over to our main careers page to find out more about the team and our values. You can also find out more about us on Linkedin, Glassdoor & Instagram.

Medik8 is a brand owned by Pangaea Laboratories.
- At Medik8, we believe that diversity within our workplace drives innovation. We celebrate multiple backgrounds, cultures, approaches and points of view, and believe that when people feel respected and included, they can truly flourish. We’re committed to advancing equal opportunities and we’re dedicated to building a workforce as diverse as our consumer base, creating a multifaceted, equitable and inclusive culture and allowing all colleagues to bring their whole selves to work._



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