Site Production Planner

We're looking for a Production Planner to create and manage our daily and weekly production schedules, ensuring we deliver top-notch snacking and chocolate products to our customers. You'll optimize production sequences to reduce waste and boost efficiency. Collaborating with our team, you'll develop stable manufacturing plans, especially during key seasonal launches. You'll also monitor trends and take action to ensure our products meet the highest standards. If you're detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the role for you! Scheduling

• Develop and issue weekly production plans to achieve at least 98.5% customer service, optimizing product sequencing.
• Maintain a 3-week fixed schedule, with provisional and final plans agreed upon with operations and cross-functional teams.
• Lead weekly planning meetings, ensuring plans are signed off by relevant departments.
• Monitor and update daily work order (WO) management, adjusting plans based on the previous day's output and tracking any deviations.
• Collaborate with the Site Planning Manager to conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on planning failures and adjust routings or sequences as needed.
• Align production plans with available labor, escalating variances from the fixed plan.
• Ensure all planned maintenance and deep cleans are included in future schedules.
Inventory Management
• Review and address weekly shortage reports, coordinating with logistics, transport, and procurement teams.
• Work closely with internal teams to manage warehouse space and ensure smooth operations.
• Regularly review stock status, expediting materials as necessary, and handle surplus items after RCA.
Meetings & Reporting
• Update and maintain Supply Chain KPIs and metrics.
• Coordinate packing and WIP requests with the inventory and procurement teams.
• Participate in daily and weekly planning, operational, customer service, trial, and NPD meetings., Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview. The provision of this information is likely to include special category data and is therefore covered by data protection laws. We ask for this information so that we are fully aware of any adjustments needed and we will use the information provided to inform our decisions about making those changes.
  
  Are you detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills? Do you thrive on problem solving? Could you have the knack for coordinating our production plans?, Good communication skills with the ability to express ideas, share information and communicate at all levels.
• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, handling conflicting demands.
• Able to work independently.
• Advanced User of Excel.
• Good Knowledge of MRP / ERP Systems (Training is available).
• Ability to build strong effective relationships with key cross functional departments.
• Strong ability to analyse data and trends to optimize production sequences and address potential issues.
• Confident in taking meetings and talking to cross functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy in creating and managing production schedules.
  
  At Humdinger, we transform coco, nuts, seeds, fruit, and pulses into delectable chocolate and snacks for both our in-house label and renowned branded ranges. With a robust and continually growing portfolio, we've earned compliments for our commitment to quality and continuous product innovation. You might have enjoyed our products before, perhaps without even realising it! Our talented teams have created a growing portfolio of our own famous brands including NOMO, Sun Valley Nuts, Kinnerton Kids, The Fruit Factory, Yum & Yay, Humzingers, as well as collaborations with Bailey's, Guinness and Budweiser!
Situated in Heckington (Sleaford), Sherburn in Elmet and Bromborough, we are an integral part of the Zertus UK & Ireland Snacking & Chocolate Market Unit, collaborating with other esteemed food manufacturers nationwide. Our manufacturing Locations: Heckington, Sherburn-in-Elmet, Fakenham, Bromborough, Navan (Ireland). We have a hot-desking office space in Hull (East Yorkshire) and also in Camden, London. Zertus is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.


• Generous Pension and Life Assurance Scheme: Enjoy an attractive life insurance scheme at x4 basic salary.
• Comprehensive Health Care Cash Plan: Company-paid plan via Paycare, along with access to Paycare Perks for exclusive high street and retailer discounts.
• Generous Annual Leave: 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme: Acquire an extra 5 days of leave annually through our holiday purchase scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Engagement in Charity and Team Events: Participate in charity fundraising and engaging team events.
• Additional Leave for Community Work: Receive an extra day of paid leave for charity or community service.
• Staff Shop Discounts: Access exclusive discounts through our staff shops.
• Employee Values Awards: Be recognised and celebrated for embodying our values.
• Referral Bonus Vouchers: Earn bonuses by referring exceptional talent.
• Training and Development Opportunities: Access ongoing opportunities for professional growth.
• Free Parking: Enjoy hassle-free parking at all our manufacturing sites and offices.
• Access to London Hub Space in Camden: Benefit from a dedicated London Hub space.
• ESG Commitment: Join our ongoing commitment to our ESG strategy, prioritizing the well-being of our people, communities, and the planet.
• Grocery Aid Charity Support: Avail assistance through Grocery Aid, supporting our community and promoting well-being.