Production Planner (Temporary)

Production Planner

We are a global leader in Animal Nutrition and Aquaculture, employing more than 11,000 people in 35 countries. With a proven track record of success, Trouw Nutrition GB , is a Nutreco company in the UK, manufacturing a wide range of animal nutrition products with a turnover of c£100million.

We are currently looking for a temporary Production Planner to be responsible for the daily planning of manufacture and maximising plant efficiency ensuring quality and customer requirements are met.

Within this role you will ensure an accurate and timely production plan is produced in line with department KPIs on a daily basis, using the MRP and forecasts and will ensure accurate capture of operational data and management information.

You will be responsible for managing stock obsolescence within targets and assisting in contingency for potential production interruptions.

The successful candidate will be a logical, process thinking person, driven by excellence in both performance and results, with excellent team player skills. You will be comfortable utilising both conventional and enterprising solutions and have a good understanding of planning principles and values. Experience in a production planning role is preferable but not essential.

This is a pro-active role, utilising the business ERP system and best practices to achieve results determined by departmental and company objectives.