Plant Production Scheduler

McCormick EMEA - Plant Production Scheduler

Haddenham
 
Responsibilities

• Using APO and other tools, schedule production weekly, daily and hourly for the relevant production lines, to meet the needs of the master production plan and customer orders, within inventory, allergens and efficiency constraints.
• Monitor progress against the schedule through frequent contact with production, making adjustments as necessary, according to priorities and constraints. Maintain close contact with Customer Services advising them of the situation and amend schedule as priorities change.
• Schedule production trials, new product introductions and product discontinuations in the most effective way, with minimal write off exposure.
• In conjunction with supply planning, maintain the parameters within scheduling tools (eg working calendar, CHARMAT etc) for the appropriate lines and products to manage the constraints of seasonality, holidays, business change etc.
• Assist other schedulers in the preparation of production schedules for their areas, including work in progress scheduling, to avoid incurring unnecessary costs elsewhere within the supply chain.
• Produce ad hoc management reports as required, to facilitate and support the management decision making process and maintain accurate records of scheduling activities and decisions.
• Attend business reviews and participate in “cell” and project team activity as required, to meet the needs of the business.
• Report Attainment to Master Production Schedule.
• Comply with all the rules concerning Health and Safety, to ensure that all equipment is operated safely and to report any accident, injury or unsafe practice in accordance with procedures.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum GCSE or equivalent level of education. (English & Maths essential)l
• Previous experience in a Planning or Scheduling role in a FMCG Co
• Competent PC Skills - past exposure to planning using MRP, SAP and APO
• Assertive and tenacious, results focused
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to think ‘outside the box’
• Customer focused and committed to building effective internal and external working relationships
• Innovative, flexible and adaptable
• Good organisational and planning skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well as part of a cross functional team
• Competent written and oral communication skills, including ability to give effective presentations

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