Senior Production Planning Manager

2 months ago


Leicestershire, United Kingdom Geary's Bakeries | Jason's Sourdough Full time
Job Title

**Senior Production Planner**

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Production Planner to join our team at Geary's Bakeries | Jason's Sourdough. As a Senior Production Planner, you will play a key role in supporting the Production Planner on shift, fulfilling daily tasks, and ensuring the smooth operation of our production processes.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Production Planning: Produce and communicate accurate and reliable production plans, ensuring we meet customer demands and maintain a competitive edge in the market.
  2. Order Management: Download orders from customers, update production plans, and communicate with third-party suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
  3. Progress Monitoring: Monitor progress against production plans, identify and address any discrepancies, and communicate updates to Shift Operations Managers.
  4. KPI Management: Monitor plan adherence and complete weekly departmental KPIs to ensure we are meeting our performance targets.
  5. Team Support: Assist and support the Materials Planner in procuring raw materials and packaging, ensuring we have the right stock levels at the right time.
  6. Inventory Management: Ensure our basket stocks are sufficient to run production, complete plans to meet customer requirements, and optimize inventory levels to minimize waste.
  7. Supply Chain Optimization: Notify hauliers of transport requirements, reduce driver waiting time, and support despatch/warehouse functions to ensure efficient supply chain operations.
  8. Issue Resolution: Document and communicate shortages and supply issues to customers, ensuring prompt resolution and minimizing disruptions.
  9. Process Improvement: Develop and maintain robust processes to ensure effective running during weekends and holidays, and lead cover planning teams during holiday periods.
  10. Training and Development: Ensure team members are trained on all tasks, maintain training records, and develop the team to enhance performance and job satisfaction.

About Us

At Geary's Bakeries | Jason's Sourdough, we are passionate about making proper bread more accessible to more people. We are re-imagining the way Great Britain thinks about their everyday loaf, and our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service.

We provide full training and support, and the chance to learn new skills from experienced master bakers. Our benefits include free delicious bread, a Cycle to Work scheme, and the opportunity to develop into supervisory and management roles.

As a Senior Production Planner, you will be part of a friendly, diverse, and outgoing team that is committed to making a difference in the bakery industry. If you are passionate about supply chain management, team leadership, and process optimization, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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