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Job Details:
Production Planner
Ref No: WS/PP/05/25
The Production Planner will be responsible for planning and scheduling of Production in accordance with demand forecast and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interpretation of sales forecast and monitoring of stock movements;
- Develop and implement efficient production schedules to meet customer demand and optimise resource utilisation;
- Monitor and analyse production performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions;
- Collaborate closely with the commercial and operations teams to ensure smooth production flow and timely delivery of products;
- Manage stock levels to balance supply and demand;
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Purchasing materials to meet forecasted demand;
- Management of supplier’s performance.
The Person:
- Experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to be flexible to accommodate the demands of a growing business and a small management team;
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and operations;
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
Preference will be given to candidates with:
- Experience of using an ERP system, would be ideal, but not essential.
About Us
White’s has been milling oats in Tandragee, Co Armagh for 177 years. Part of the Fane Valley Group of companies, we supply a wide range of oat and porridge products to retail and food service customers throughout Ireland, the UK and in key export markets. At White’s we believe in quality in every part of our business, from the oats our dedicated growers produce to the standards we set ourselves, and the people who join our team.
Culture
Our culture is based on setting best in class standards, working towards and delivering on committed objectives, striving for constant improvement and involving everyone in the process. We endeavour to develop our people and harness everyone’s potential to deliver a winning team.
Equal Opportunities
White's Oats is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to a safe, inclusive and relationship based working environment.
Benefits
In return we offer a high degree of responsibility, great opportunities for learning, personal growth and development with advancement within a fast-moving agricultural sector. Health benefits and cover to be discussed with Human Resources.
Our Purpose
To advance the interests of farmers and the agricultural industry through the development of growth orientated agri-food businesses and the promotion of best agricultural practice.
Our Values
Trust: Trusting each other and earning the trust of others
Respect: Treat others as we would wish to be treated ourselves
Teamwork: Together we are more effective
Excellence: We aim to exceed expectations and always strive to be better
