Production Planner
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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.
- Be a team player who can also work closely with other departments in a professional manner
If you are interested in this position, please apply with CV and covering letter.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Tonbridge: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Production Scheduling: 3 years (required)
- Production Management: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 10/03/2023
Reference ID: Ops/ Production Planner Feb 23
Expected start date: 03/04/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Production Planner roles across Totally Natural Solutions's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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