Co-Pack Planner

Our Ely site is recruiting for a Production Manufacturing Planner, to manage the planning and executing of all co-packing activities within the Retail Marketing division.

Also known as a Co Pack Planner, this role will manage a smooth and efficient workflow through the Manufacturing and Co-Packing Operation by loading and monitoring the schedules and regularly reviewing the processes, re-planning when required to suit business priorities and available capacity.

This role will work closely with all stakeholders to ensure all products and packaging are ready in good time to commence the Co-Packing projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Liaise with commercial and production teams to plan and load all plans/schedules in line with order deadlines.
2. Monitor schedules on a regular basis and re-plan jobs when required to ensure job flow through the department in the most efficient way possible.
3. Liaise with Production Controllers and Shift Managers regarding current and future work and any issues.
4. Support all Production Controllers and Shift Managers in the daily and weekly meetings.

About you

1. Previous Production Planning/Scheduling experience.
2. Planning/Scheduling/MIS systems experience (Tharsterns would be advantageous).
3. Worked within a packaging or co-packing business.
4. Outstanding analytical skills and attention to detail.
5. Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others.
6. Ability to remain calm under pressure.
7. Demonstrated ability to manage change programmes.
8. Communication/briefing skills.
9. Root Cause Analysis skills desired but not essential, training provided.

Benefits

1. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
2. Pension.
3. Life assurance and income protection.
4. Employee Assistance Programme.
5. Cycle to work scheme and other shopping discounts.
6. Learning and development opportunities.
7. Free onsite parking.

Location: Ely – On site Monday to Friday.

About us

We’re DS Smith, the company who are redefining packaging for a changing world. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. Today, we operate in more than 30 different countries, supporting customers across sectors like FMCG, industrial, and e-commerce. We deliver on quality, service, innovation, and added value to deliver market-leading sustainable packaging solutions our customers need.

To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.

Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.