Due to business growth, we are looking to recruit an experienced Production Planner to join the Planning & Purchasing team at our Sittingbourne site.

This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm with a one-hour unpaid lunch break (40 hours per week).

Salary of £25,000 - £31,000 depending on experience.

What does the role involve?

Working alongside the Planning and Purchasing Manager, you will work continuously to improve upon the Company’s production and distribution processes; ensuring goods manufactured are produced in a cost-effective way whilst meeting quality specifications, and ready to distribute to customers in a timely fashion.

Main Responsibilities include:

• Liaise with the sales team / review forecasts to determine customer requirements.
• Develop production schedules detailing all tasks and when they should be completed by for the manufacturing and assembly areas.
• Monitor production to ensure adherence and progress to schedules.
• Ensure the relevant areas of production are running at optimum efficiency by monitoring KPI’s.
• Liaise with suppliers and other departments (QC, Engineering, etc.) to ensure all resources will be available when required.
• React to unexpected customer demands and adjust production plans accordingly.
• Troubleshoot problems that occur during production, including staff shortages and machinery malfunctions/breakdowns
• Manage finished stock levels to ensure orders are met and that warehouse space is optimised.


About You... (What are we looking for?)

• Previous experience (minimum 2 years) in a similar role
• Experience working with a manufacturing ERP system (SAP preferable).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Capability to work as part of a team and/or on own initiative and under pressure.
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

What will we do for you?

You will be part of an ever growing, market leader in the in the development and manufacture of plastic building and plumbing systems, with opportunities for progression and development.

• Holiday entitlement of 30 days (including bank holidays) per annum
• Christmas Bonus (subject to company performance)
• Discounted gym membership and discounts with selected local restaurants and retailers.
• Opportunity for progression within the business

About Us…

Established in 1991, and now with over 300 employees, FloPlast Ltd is an ever growing, market leader in the manufacture and supply of plastic building and plumbing systems to the UK Construction Sector. We specialise in PVC-UE Roofline, Window & Cladding, Rainwater, Soil & Waste, Underground Drainage, MDPE and Hot & Cold Plumbing Systems which we supply to Builders and Plumbers Merchants, Groups and DIY outlets.

We are located on the Eurolink Business Park in Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3FP.


Want to apply?

If you feel this role is for you and would like the opportunity to work for an extremely successful and reputable company, then apply today!