Planning & Logistics Manager

Join the UK's leading trade-only supplier of paper-based materials, print, and conversion services to the packaging and POS sectors. We are seeking a Production Planner to take on the crucial responsibility of day-to-day scheduling for our manufacturing machinery. In-house training will be provided, offering extensive opportunities for development as you progress in your role.

Responsibilities:

• Import new jobs into the planning system and efficiently allocate them to appropriate machinery.
• Maintain schedules for each machine to ensure timely delivery of completed jobs.
• Maximize machine running hours and leverage efficiencies between jobs.
• Perform daily revisions to the manufacturing schedule, adapting to changing circumstances and new priorities.
• Develop and maintain a long-term plan with jobs allocated to likely production windows.
• Keep a detailed view of the status of components required for jobs to go live, including materials, prior conversion operations, and tooling.
• Generate capacity information, determining short-notice accommodation of new work.
• Determine lead times and identify capacity issues as new jobs are loaded.
  Supplier Liaison:
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure the progress of material and other deliveries required for production.
  Machinery Knowledge Development:

• Develop a detailed knowledge of machinery to refine running data, utilize interchangeability of jobs between machines, and identify and address problem jobs.
  Transport Coordination:

• Liaise with the transport department to provide details for daily load planning.

Qualifications / Experience:

The ideal candidate will:

• Have some experience in planning/scheduling.
• Have some experience in direct communication with customers.
• Possess strong analytical and logical decision-making skills.
• Be capable of multitasking and prioritizing effectively.
• Have good IT skills.

Package:

• Salary: 25,000 to 30,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.
• Company pension scheme.

Additional Information:

• Office-based role with frequent interaction with the shop floor, suppliers, and customers.
• We are seeking an enthusiastic, outgoing individual willing to learn and grow.
• The ideal candidate will be looking for a long-term career, as substantial time and investment will be dedicated to training.