Supply Chain Planner - Food Manufacturing
New Today
RHA Recruitment Solutions is keen to speak to Supply Chain Planners / Managers, interested in working with an award winning food manufacturer in the South Cheshire region.
As (Senior) Supply Chain Planner, you will play an integral part as part of a growing operations team, ensuring smooth, efficient, and cost-effective production across a purpose built facility.
Your Role:
As a key component of the production process, you will be responsible for overseeing planning, material flow, and cross-department coordination to meet production targets and customer demand.
Key Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
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Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency and quality.
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Lead production planning, aligning schedules with sales forecasts and customer orders.
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Ensure material availability and inventory accuracy using ERP systems.
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Optimise resource allocation, including labour, materials, and machinery.
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Work closely with teams and departments across the site
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Contribute to our Zero Waste Initiative and take part in weekly at-risk stock reviews.
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Develop and upskill the team through training, updating SOPs, and maintaining a capability matrix.
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Mitigate risks within the production lifecycle.
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Oversee people-related duties, including payroll, agency staffing, holiday planning, and disciplinary actions.
What We’re Looking For:
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Proven background in supply chain planning, production scheduling, or a similar role, gained within a food environment
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Strong knowledge of ERP systems and inventory management.
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Problem-Solver
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Passionate about team development through coaching and continued training
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Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail with a drive for continuous improvement.
For further details or to apply, please contact RHA Recruitment Solutions
- Location:
- Crewe
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Planner, Food, Manufacturing, Planning, Supply Chain
