12 Full time, Production / Manufacturing jobs in Hexham, Northumberland

Materials Planner
Tanfield – Home of Penn State Pretzels!
Full-time | Permanent | On-site | Monday–Friday (Day Shifts)

Looking to kickstart your career in supply chain or planning? Got a mathematical or statistical degree – or maybe some early experience in a similar role? This could be your perfect next step.

We’re looking for a Junior Materials Planner to join our friendly team at our Tanfield site. It’s a great opportunity to learn, grow and build your career in a business where your ideas are valued and your development matters.

What’s in it for you?  

We believe in giving back and making sure you're happy and thriving. Here's a taste of what we offer: 

• Up to £30k salary + bonus scheme (we’ve got a great track record of overachieving!)

• Annual salary review

• Health cash plan, Digital GP & wellbeing support

• Holiday buy scheme

• Electric Vehicle scheme

• Online benefits platform with discounts, competitions and wellbeing tools

• Plenty of opportunities to learn, grow and develop with us

As Materials Planner, what will you be doing? 

This is a key role in helping make sure we’ve got the right raw materials in the right place at the right time. You’ll work closely with our production and supply teams to make sure everything runs smoothly. Don’t worry – you’ll get full support and training to get you up to speed.

• Your day-to-day could include:

  • Placing and managing purchase orders

  • Keeping track of deliveries and flagging any risks

  • Making sure we’ve got enough storage space and managing allergen rules

  • Working with suppliers to get the best service

  • Helping manage stock levels and minimise waste

  • Tracking supplier performance and sharing updates with the team

  • Collaborating with other departments like Procurement and Technical

  • Supporting with data, reports and key supply chain metrics

A little bit about the Tanfield site:

• Factory volume of circa 5000 tonnes per year

• 40 Finished Goods SKU’s of varying complexity

• 160 Material UIC’s of varying complexity

• 30 Suppliers

• 4 packing lines, 3 pretzel / baked ovens and 1 pellet fryer

• Total employees at site of >100 operating 24/5

• Specialising in baked snacks, crackers, shapes, including Penn State pretzels

• 65% KP branded product, 35% retailer branded products

Who are we?  

Glad you asked! We're KP Snacks, proud to be part of the Intersnack family. Picture this: over 15,000 of us, spread across more than 30 countries, all working together to create the snacks you love. From Hula Hoops to McCoy's, we're the team behind your favourite munchies. 

Here in the UK, we're about 2,400 strong, spread across seven factories and our Slough HQ. But don't let our size fool you – we're as close-knit as they come. We believe in speaking our minds, celebrating our differences, and pushing boundaries together. 

Diversity isn't just a buzzword for us.  We're on a mission to create a workplace where everyone belongs. So, even if you don't tick every box, we want to hear from you! Your unique perspective could be just what we need. Also, if there's anything we can do to make this process easier for you, just give us a shout. 

We’d love to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience: 

1. A recent graduate in a relevant field (Maths, Stats, Supply Chain, Business etc.) or has some junior-level experience in planning, supply chain or manufacturing

2. Confident with numbers and data

3. Organised and good at multitasking

4. A team player who’s happy to get stuck in and learn

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