Join Our Dynamic Onsite Production Team at IPL Sittingbourne!
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Site Planner to become a vital part of our onsite Production Planning Team at our Produce site in Sittingbourne. If you are passionate about Production and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you!
Position Details:
Schedule: 4 on 4 off - 7am - 7pm
Location: IPL Sittingbourne - Site Based Role
Contract Type: Permanent
key responsibilities:
- Take Charge of Production Planning: You'll be fully responsible for overseeing production planning on site, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
- Accuracy Matters: Measure the accuracy of tasks and implement corrective actions for any inaccuracies to maintain high standards.
- Key Communicator: Act as a vital link between the site and the wider business, keeping everyone informed on all planning matters.
- Stock Ownership: Proactively manage stock ownership, reporting on any issues with orders, splits, and depot delivery performance between the operation and Business Unit.
- Prompt Returns Handling: Ensure all ASDA product returns are dealt with promptly and efficiently.
- Collaborate with Product Managers: Work closely with Product Managers regarding stock quality and date rules, and maintain and update planning tools (MRP & E-books).
What are we looking for?
• Previous experience of working in fast moving and every changing environment
• Experience of managing a team and setting targets and KPI’s
• Previous experience of working within a production planning role would be ideal
• Have excellent analytical skills along with experience of working to KPI’s.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• High attention to detail
• Computer Literate with intermediate Excel knowledge as well as Microsoft Office.
• You should be reliable and flexible and ideally have the ability to work within a multi-functional FMCG environment.
What's in it for you?
At IPL, Forza, and Kober, we're dynamic businesses, dedicated to fostering the development of our colleagues and creating an exceptional work environment. We believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration to drive our success. To continue our growth, we're seeking individuals who embody our values, culture, and commitment.
In return, we offer opportunities for professional development, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 🛒 10% Asda In-store Discount
- 🌴 Paid Annual Leave Allowance – varies depending on shift pattern
- 💼 Enhanced pension scheme
- 🛡️ Life Assurance - All our colleagues benefit from life assurance of 4 x their annual base salary
- 🩺 Help@hand - Free, direct access to health and wellbeing support service, including unlimited video consultations with a UK-based GP 24/7, physiotherapy, and mental health support
- 🤝 Grocery Aid - We’ve partnered with Grocery Aid to provide our colleagues and their families with a wide range of emotional, practical, and financial support services
- 🚗 Electric Vehicle Scheme*
- 📱 Asda Mobile Discount - 30% off a wide range of Asda Mobile bundles and add-ons for our colleagues and one of their family members
- 🩺 Discounted health assessments - We have exclusively negotiated rates on Self-Pay BUPA Health Assessments for you and members of your household
- 🐾 Asda Pet Insurance discount – Up to 10% Discount
- 🏠 Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) - MAB can provide fee-free*, no-obligation mortgage and protection advice
- 💱 Exclusive Exchange Rates via Asda Money - our colleagues can get a better exchange rate for their travel money when buying currency through Asda Travel Money (TravelEx)
- 🚴 Ride-to-work scheme - We work with Evans to provide our colleagues with great savings across their range of bikes, clothing, and equipment
- 🧑⚕️ Care Concierge - The Care Experts. Talk to us - we're listening - Legal & General’s Care Concierge resource
Plus, lots more! Depending on job band, other fantastic benefits are also available including private healthcare, car allowances, and long-term incentive schemes.
Like what you’ve read? Then do your research, update your CV, and once you’re ready, hit the apply button. Don’t delay, apply today! 🚀