Do you have effective planning or scheduling experience? Or, do you have strong MS Excel skills and would like a new opportunity to develop these in? Are you based in or around Corby?
TATA Steel is currently undergoing a large development and investment into their Corby site. The successful applicant would be able to be part of an opportunity of planning a completely new production line and suggesting ideas for improvement. Working with an established team of five, extensive training will be provided as well as a substantive support group for you to grow, learn and develop.
Role - Production Planner
Pay - £17.58ph (Band E, £32,000)
Location- TATA Steel, Weldon Rd, Corby NN17 5UA
(100% office based initially with some potential for hybrid working after initial training)
Shift pattern- Mon-Fri, 07:30-16:30 (one hour unpaid lunch)
Duration- 6 months initially with the view to extend or offer permanent role
Responsibilities:
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Communicating with Production Managers on a daily basis via telephone and email
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Being part of the generation of a new production line and supporting with the planning required for this
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Suggesting improvements to processes for the generation of the new production line and the planning process
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Providing a range of planning and support activities for the plant units
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Generating reports as requested and in a timely fashion
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Maintaining existing planning and scheduling systems
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Being a single point of contact for scheduling and planning enquiries
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Using MS Excel at an intermediate level including formulas, vlookup and pivot tables
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Communicating with internal and external contacts in a clear and efficient manner
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Providing resolutions to all queries raised
Experience needed:
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Prior experience in Supply Chain/Planner/Schedule role
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Capacity to operate with minimal supervision
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Strong IT literacy skills including MS office, especially Excel
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Experience with in house IT systems
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Confident telephone manner
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Excellent interpersonal skills
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Previous experience using SAP (desirable)
Benefits:
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Advice and editing on your current CV
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Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
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Paid holiday
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Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
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Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
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Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
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Competitive rates of pay
All applicants are subject to checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, Medical assessment, Drug and Alcohol Test and reference checks