Production Planner

Reports To: Operational Lead Are you a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with a knack for optimising production? We''re looking for a Planner (Operations) to join our team and play a crucial role in ensuring efficient manufacturing processes and accurate data analysis. The Role: As an Operations Planner, your primary objective will be to streamline production to maximise labour utilisation and manufactured volume, ensuring we consistently meet customer order requirements. You''ll also be responsible for collating and analyzing key business performance indicators (KPIs) to drive informed decision-making. This is a hands-on role where your ability to manage data, communicate effectively, and maintain meticulous control will be vital. Key Responsibilities: Production Planning and Data Management: Generate precise production plans based on customer orders. Process production data into our planning systems (Excel, Foodlogik), proactively seeking out and resolving any missing information. Manage daily order imports, department transfers, and delivery note generation. Take full ownership of specific product orders (e.g., pastry cases), including customer liaison and cost tracking. Maintain daily management of our EDI system. Performance Analysis and Improvement: Conduct in-depth analysis and reporting of daily and weekly KPIs, including manufactured volumes, actual vs. standard labour hours, downtime, and waste. Presented and analysed KPI information at daily ..... full job details .....