Production Planner

Job Description

Production Planner

Herefordshire

Fresh Produce

Major Recruitment is working alongside a fresh produce business based in Herefordshire. Our client produces and packages Cherries, Raspberries and Apples on site, supplying major supermarkets across the UK. They are looking for a Production Planner based full-time on site.

As a Production Planner, you will be responsible for processing and managing customer orders, including confirming sufficient stock levels of fruit and packaging available to fulfill orders.

Key Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally with the Production and Technical teams to ensure that fruit is packed efficiently to the best standard.
• Co-ordinate transport requirements between the production team, customers, and hauliers and troubleshoot any issues.
• Management of direct customers; point of contact for buyers and arranging forecasts and confirmed volumes.
• Ensuring customer service levels are upheld for contract packing customers and retail and wholesale customers.
• Co-ordinating the production, sale, and dispatch of wholesale fruit.
• Managing the administration of the dispatch department.
• Working with the Production Manager to ensure product is dispatched accurately and on time with correct paperwork.

Skills Required

• Self-Motivated
• Excellent decision-making skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong Communication Skills
• Ability to anticipate potential problems
• Numerate, literate, and analytical
• Willing to meet customer needs - both grower and retail
• Microsoft Office knowledge

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday
• 39 hours per week, 8 am - 4.30 pm Monday - Thursday, 8 am - 3.30 pm Friday
• Starting around May 6th. There will be a requirement to work 6 days a week through July and August (Monday - Saturday), this will be given as time off in lieu during the quiet season.

What's in it for you?

• Salary up to £35,000
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Employee discount

Major Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment, or contract, you will find our staff professional and courteous and our interview process straightforward.

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