Join Keelings You will be part of a passionate team of people and a growing business. Come on the journey with us where you will grow and develop and truly feel a sense of belonging. At Keelings, we don't just grow quality fresh produce, we also nurture people and their professional development. The Keelings family always employ the best people for the job, the key to our success is the quality of the people we employ.
Our Strategic Priorities
Better Food -
We make our products better and inspire more people to enjoy produce.
People
- We support our people to learn, be at their best, contribute and deliver on their commitments, using One Keelings' standards.
Better Ways -
Every year we improve our competitiveness, efficiency and delivery through insight, technology and One Keelings.
Better World -
We improve our environmental and social impact to make a positive difference in our world.
Partnerships -
Working with Keelings creates value and long-term relationships with our customers & suppliers.
Growth -
We invest in and deliver insight led, focused, profitable growth into the future.
Keelings Values
People Matter -
We support and treat each other in a clear, fair and respectful way. We all learn, develop and encourage everyone to contribute
Teamwork -
We inspire and help each other to deliver our ambitions together as One Keelings
Integrity -
We do the right thing and deliver on our commitments
Passion for Achievement -
We motivate ourselves and each other to achieve our ambitions with energy, knowledge and courage. We are always striving to be better.
Purpose Of The Role
The Operations Planner role is an 18 month fixed term contract. The Operations Planner will be responsible for planning and coordinating weekly production schedules and staffing requirements to ensure operational efficiency and on-time delivery.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
* Weekly scheduling of production plans and distribution of same to relevant persons each week broken down daily per production line to ensure that production deadlines are met.
* Determine labour/staffing requirements based on production plans having the capability to redeploy if and when necessary.
* Develop an effective working relationship with the Purchasing & Sales teams to ensure that customer demand is understood, communicated and planned for production.
* Working with production, quality, and procurement to capture and log any issues affecting production progress.
* Liaise with the Production Manager for the daily/weekly Production Meetings to ensure this forum is an effective and fast-moving stream of information to ensure production plans are achieved.
* Prepare production run in our production system and prioritise as per customer requirements.
* Full understanding of our production ERP software package (KBS)
* Prepare weekly allocation plan and communicate to the team.
* Working alongside Production. Warehouse & Operations Manager to ensure labour targets are achieved.
* Prepare packaging requirement.
* Events preparation, including packaging requirement, loadplan for warehouse and staff requirement.
* Support on production roster and assist with allocation cost for the weeklies account
Essential
* Fluent English speaker
* Excellent MS Office skills
* Ability to multi task
* Proactive Team Player
* Process driven
* Excellent communication skills both written and oral
* Flexible and resilient
* Ability to problem solve
* Good data analytical skills
Core Competencies
* Team player
* A positive attitude
* Eager to learn and develop both personally and professionally
* Flexible and adaptable
* Proactive and efficient
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Confidentiality/discretion to the highest standard
* Planning and organisational skills
* The ability to work on their own initiative
Education & Training
* Previous experience in production planning / stock assigning role within FMCG
* Business / Supply chain / Engineering / Logistic
The post holder is required to understand and adhere to Keelings Values
* People Matter
* Teamwork
* Integrity
* Passion for Achievement
Recruitment Process
* CV Submission & email acknowledgment of receipt
* Phone Screening
* 1st Interview
* 2nd Interview
* Outcome & Feedback
Inclusion & Diversity Statement
In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business. We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you require reasonable accommodation in submitting your application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please contact
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