Production Planner

Job Description Production Planner - Albert Bartlett Location:  Airdrie, North Lanarkshire Shift:  Sunday- Thursday 7AM-4PM- site based Are you a dynamic and detail-oriented professional with a passion for production planning?
Albert Bartlett, a leader in the food manufacturing industry, is looking for a talented Production Planner to join our team.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for scheduling and problem-solving, we want to hear from you
What You'll Do: Manage, maintain, and oversee our production plan to ensure continued smooth operations.
Including updated plans and running orders throughout runs.
Monitor finished goods to prevent shortages and communicate any risks to our Commercial Team.
Collaborate with our Materials Planner to ensure the timely availability of components.
Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly production meetings and planning meetings.
Report forecast accuracy metrics to management.
What We're Looking For: Experience in high volume production planning and scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
Proficiency with MRP systems.
Strong IT skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Why Albert Bartlett?
 At Albert Bartlett, we believe in fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
You'll be part of a dedicated team that values innovation and quality.
We offer a competitive salary, enhanced annual leave, and the opportunity to develop in a high growth business.
About The Role Production Planner - Albert Bartlett Location:  Airdrie, North Lanarkshire Shift:  Sunday- Thursday 7AM-4PM- site based Are you a dynamic and detail-oriented professional with a passion for production planning?
Albert Bartlett, a leader in the food manufacturing industry, is looking for a talented Production Planner to join our team.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for scheduling and problem-solving, we want to hear from you
What You'll Do: Manage, maintain, and oversee our production plan to ensure continued smooth operations.
Including updated plans and running orders throughout runs.
Monitor finished goods to prevent shortages and communicate any risks to our Commercial Team.
Collaborate with our Materials Planner to ensure the timely availability of components.
Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly production meetings and planning meetings.
Report forecast accuracy metrics to management.
What We're Looking For: Experience in high volume production planning and scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
Proficiency with MRP systems.
Strong IT skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Why Albert Bartlett?
 At Albert Bartlett, we believe in fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
You'll be part of a dedicated team that values innovation and quality.
We offer a competitive salary, enhanced annual leave, and the opportunity to develop in a high growth business.
Skills Needed About The Company Now a fourth-generation family business, we're proud of our history and the legacy that Albert Bartlett left us.
Our story began in 1948, when Albert started selling good-quality produce by setting up a beetroot-boiling operation in Coatbridge, Scotland.
Today, we're one of the leading food businesses in the UK, delighting families with tasty Fresh, Chilled and Frozen products.
Proudly still a family-owned and operated business, and we remain committed to Albert's spirit of innovation and passion for quality.
We're also committed to sourcing potatoes for our long-standing network of growers across the UK, spanning from the Black Isle to Jersey.
We have a wide and experienced team and are excited to continue growing and creating great tasting products for our customers and exciting futures for our people.
Company Culture Over 75 years since Albert started the business, we remain proudly independent with the fourth generation of the Bartlett family leading us to success.
Our headquarters are in Airdrie, only four miles or so from our founder's original business.
Albert Bartlett is the No.1 Fresh and Chilled potato brand in the UK and a growing range in Frozen category.
We are renowned for quality and expertise across all our categories and have a passion for UK produce.
We aim to be an innovative and improving company that exceeds our customers' expectations while operating in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way.
Today, we proudly supply potatoes from our network of farmers and growers across England, Norther Ireland, Scotland and Jersey.
Desired Criteria Required Criteria Previous experience in high-volume production planning Closing Date Wednesday 22nd January, 2025