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Production Planner

Job details
Posting date: 23 April 2024
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 21 May 2024
Location: Downpatrick, BT30 9UP
Company: Vacancy Filler
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: APR20248497

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Summary

Being part of something big
Finnebrogue Artisan is a name synonymous with good food. We started as a producer of superb venison and now have branched out into other meat and plant-based alternatives. We look at what is wrong with food to figure out how to make it the best it can be without being bound by the way it has always been done. This kind of innovative thinking has led us to multiple awards, nationwide acclaim and has established us as the leading artisan food producer. The business has progressed rapidly in recent years. Its restless drive for innovation has been the cornerstone of its success, with turnover growing £50M business to £180M business in the past 5 years.
Job Purpose
As the Production Planner you will be responsible for the delivery of production plans for all products which will meet both customer requirements and stock target levels. This is an exciting role for a driven and motivated individual to join Finnebrogue, a market leader in food manufacturing.
You will be responsible for the development of hourly, daily and weekly production schedules for all products which is optimised to account for labour utilisation & minimising impact of changeovers. You will be responsible for issuing an inclusive production schedule which accounts for Planned Preventative Maintenance, any NPD trials, and any prioritisation of products based on the up to date production plan and real-time customer orders. You will be responsible for calling off required raw materials and tertiary packaging items based on production plan whilst adhering to internal stock control policy. A key part of the role will be to align production and demand based on agreed SLA rules and to communicate production plans to the management team of the sausage site.
What it takes
The successful candidate will have relevant knowledge within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will have proficient numerical ability to record, interpret and analyse key process data and computer skills. They will be highly proficient in the use of MS office tools in particular excel.
Benefits
In return you will enjoy many perks, not only do Finnebrogue offer a competitive salary, subsidised restaurant, retail discount card discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, free staff parking, discount retail section, length of service, healthcare plan*, they offer you the opportunity to make a difference in the world through the creation of food.
What to do next
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