Production Planner

Brook Street Recruitment is working on behalf of our client in Craigavon to recruit a full time and permanent Production Planner for their busy resource planning department
This key role is to operate the ERP System, Dynamics AX, to generate dependent demand for the work centres in the Company, to generate line schedules with measurable adherence to plan, to monitor and highlight capacity at line level and liaise with customers on availability.
You would lead by example and ensure that you and your team are adhering to company policies and procedures in relation to Product Quality, Food Safety and Integrity.
Key Responsibilities
Plan efficient production schedules on a daily basis
Develop a daily and weekly production plan for all products which will meet customer requirements and stock level targets
Develop an hourly / daily / weekly production schedule for all products.
Develop a production schedule to optimize labour utilization & minimize the impact of changeovers whilst not impacting on Service Level.
As a planner you will have responsibility for the creation and communication of factory production plans.
Ensure that all products are scheduled allowing amply time for dispatch & in accordance with specific out load times.
Forecast and maintain files for all stock items.
Liaise with customers on availability, e.g. shortages or excess stock on hand
Adhere to Company general policies, i.e., Food Safety, Health Safety, Absence, etc
Undertake other appropriate duties as deemed necessary within the scope of the role
Essential Criteria
Basic level of both verbal and written English
3 years` experience in a similar role
Experience using bespoke planning systems
Computer Literate
Desirable Criteria
Previous experience working within an FMCG business
Experience using Dynamics AX system
E.R.P experience
Salary - £30,000-£35,000 D.O.E.
Please send CV to Colleen Farquharson via the apply link