Position Overview & Specifications

Totally Natural Solutions are the UK’s foremost hop oil provider for the brewing supply chain. Specialising in the extraction of natural hop aromas and flavours. A young and dynamic company realising an expansion plan to ensure the best quality products for use in the food and beverage industry.

We are seeking a Production Planner to join our team in Paddock Wood. This is a full time, permanent role in our newly expanded Production facility.

Person Specification

· A strong understanding of production planning in a fast moving manufacturing environment is essential for this role.

Demonstrated proficiency of ERP/MRP systems
Advanced excel knowledge
Strong analytical and statistical skills
Experience on problem solving and continuous improvements

· Strong attention to detail is essential.

· Excellent communication skills and experience of building relationships as a team player

Key Responsibilities

· Plan and prepare the production schedules for manufacture of all products within specified lead times.

Maintain and update production plan respond to any relevant changes
Monitor Production work order completion and achieve dates informing sales or despatch of any possible delays
Maintain master production plan data
Maintain and update related Standard operating procedures
Support continuous improvements, developing and building on existing processes to improve production flow and stock accuracy

· Ensure stock levels of certain finished products are available at all times.