Project Planner

We are looking for a highly motivated Project Planner to join our team. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will play a key role in planning production to ensure that delivery dates are achieved on time and in full. You will work closely with internal departments including sales, technical sales, engineering, purchasing and installation. You will be responsible for planning production, analysing information and providing reports to help the production team identify resource requirements, including labour and materials. This is a maternity cover role, expected duration 9-12 months.

**About The Role**

**Main Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Maintain, improve and take full ownership of production planning and scheduling within the business, in line with demand, material availability and production constraints.
- Issue daily production plans in line with business requirements.
- Produce reports detailing manufacturing and capacity requirements.
- Attend daily production meetings to communicate any planning related matters.
- Present detailed information relating to forecasted plans, highlighting any trends or problem areas.
- Work with the Purchasing Manager, review and maintain material supply in line with production requirements.
- Ensure all customer requirements are efficiently and effectively planned through the appropriate planning tools to achieve on-time delivery and to report on the status of any overdue orders.
- To create, expedite, defer or cancel production schedules.
- Create capacity load profile reports.
- Assist the Installation Manager in planning project installs.
- Liaise with sub-contractors & agree schedule.
- Schedule required in-house and external training for Production staff.

**Required Criteria**
- A good level of secondary education with a minimum of 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) to include Maths & English
- Excellent communication skills which allow you to collaborate effectively with internal departments and external customers.
- An excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and/or Microsoft Project.

**Desired Criteria**
- Previous experience as a Production Planner within a manufacturing environment
- A proven background with MRP/ERP systems.

**Skills Needed**

Production Operations

**About The Company**

Kiverco, founded in 1993, stands out as an exceptional place to work, renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation in creating robust recycling solutions. The founder, Aidan McKiver, utilised skills from his upbringing to innovate in farm machinery, later channeling this expertise into Kiverco.

His focus on quality and process improvement laid the foundation for the company's growth. Kiverco's success is rooted in its specialisation in large-scale waste separation equipment, recognized internationally for its durable design and manufacturing.

The company's expansion is notable, with its first European plant installed in Portugal and Spain, leading to growth across Europe. Kiverco then entered the North American market with a plant in Ohio and established a significant presence in the Middle East.

The expansion into Australia and New Zealand was facilitated by securing a distributor, highlighting Kiverco's impressive global footprint

**Company Culture**

Significantly, Kiverco has doubled its manufacturing capabilities, reflecting its commitment to growth, innovation, and enhancing plant performance.

The team has grown to over 100 colleagues, underscoring a supportive and collaborative work environment. This growth has positioned Kiverco as a leader in the industry, renowned for its products' higher sustained purity, more uptime, and longer useful life.

Working at Kiverco means being part of a dynamic, growing company with a global reach and a reputation for excellence in the recycling industry.

The emphasis on quality, sustainability, and innovation, combined with a supportive team environment, makes Kiverco an ideal workplace for those passionate about making a positive impact in the world of recycling.

**Company Benefits**

Joining Kiverco offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team dedicated to creating the world's toughest and most sustainable recycling solutions, where innovation, growth, and a commitment to quality and environmental sustainability are at the core of every endeavor.

Vacation, Paid time off, Performance bonuses, Retirement plan and/or pension, Tuition reimbursement, Opportunity to travel, Free parking, Open office, Competitive salary, Life insurance, Employee Assistance Scheme, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Employee Recognition Scheme

**Salary**

Not disclosed