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About this role:
A senior production planning and scheduling manager is required for a busy meat packing facility.
The factory operates six days a week with daytime-only production.
This position will design and lead the full production scheduling process from scratch, creating and managing master production schedules, issuing daily production plans to the team, and forecasting production trends using data and analytics.
Key Responsibilities:
* Create master production schedules
* Issue daily production plans
* Balance demand, inventory, and capacity
* Forecast production trends
* Maximise production line efficiency
* Ensure raw materials are available and accounted for
* Monitor inventory levels
* Collaborate with teams
* Communicate plans and updates
* Identify improvements
* Analyse production issues
Key Metrics:
* On Time In Full (OTIF): 94%
* Production line utilisation: 88%
* Zero out-of-stock events
Requirements:
* 5+ years in high-volume perishable goods planning
* Proven track record managing 10M+ units per year
* Advanced Excel skills
* Strong skills in production planning and inventory control
* Ability to analyse trends
* Experience working cross-functionally
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
Benefits:
This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating closely with teams to drive business growth and improvement.
Additional Information:
Applicants should have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.