Production Planner - FTC Maternity Cover

This is a 12 month FTC to cover Maternity Leave

About Us

Tate & Lyle is on a journey of change, inspired by our purpose of Transforming Lives through the Science of Food. Today, we are a global leader in sweetening, texture, and fortification products that remove calories and add fiber. Our innovations help create healthier, tastier food and drink for billions of consumers. Across the world, we are unlocking the curiosity and courage in our team members to foster a truly experimental culture and create a tech-enabled, more agile, risk-ready operation. Join us to play your part in growing our business and its positive impact on communities, society, and the planet.

Role purpose

Responsible for developing, maintaining and executing the production and batch preparation schedule in the most effective way to maintain productivity and machine optimization. In conjunction with the Operations team, support the management of Production.

Main accountabilities

• Convert customer orders into a Master Production Schedule (MPS). Produce daily plans and worksheets for Batch Preparation & Production using SAP and internal systems.
• Support Operational Planning to meet operational goals and optimize supply chain performance. Adjust schedules dynamically in response to workforce availability, supply chain delays, machine breakdowns or urgent orders to remove bottlenecks and maintain flow.
• Maintain planning notes to comply with allergen and complexity constraints.
• Review material availability and work with Procurement to support Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Communicate with Warehouse daily – resolving issues if inwards goods have not been received according to the daily manifests.
• Support the management of the toll manufacturers and 3rd party logistics with raw materials and finished goods.
• Lead Kosher production planning, including working with 3rd party suppliers to gain certifications.
• Compliance with the company’s Environmental, Health, Safety, Quality and Security procedures.
• Maintain & update tracking files in a timely manner (Uptime Monitor, Overage & Shortages).
• Support the annual stock take process ensuring smooth transition and that downtime is kept to a minimum.
• Contribute to raw material and rework opportunity projects to prevent waste and financial loss.
• Participate in and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to achieve plans for future growth within the company, identifying issues in efficiency and suggesting improvements.
• Collaborate and build relationships with key stakeholders including Customer Service, Procurement, QC, Logistics, Operations.

FES Duty of Care:

Food Safety

• Carry out responsibilities/duties according to food safety, legal and quality requirements to ensure that our products are fit for human consumption.

Environment

• Comply with all environmental standards, procedures and work instructions always.
• Report any environmental violations or concerns to prevent any impact upon the local environment, its inhabitants and Tate & Lyle.

Health & Safety

• Adhere to the safety policies, procedures and site rules.
• Actively participate in local EHS programmes including reporting any incidents or concerns and auditing.

Performance measures

The role will be measured against defining, implementing and monitoring progress (KPI) against key metrics to deliver planned levels of customer and business performance

Legislative requirements

• A duty to take care of your own health, safety, and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work. Fully co-operate to help everyone meet their legal safety requirements.
• Adhere to all defined local environmental laws, regulations and permit requirements.
• Adhere to all defined local food safety laws, regulations and requirements.

About You

• Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills with the confidence to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills & excellent attention to detail
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Functional expertise in forecasting & planning admin
• Preferable - at least 5 years FMCG experience (especially food chain) favourable including materials control and scheduling
• Preferable - experienced user of Microsoft Office tools & ERP Systems – SAP.

Skills

• All appropriate IT skills, especially MS office, and know how to access and derive information from databases.
• A confident, can-do attitude and demonstrate pro-activity.
• A flexible approach to the job combining energy, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to work on own initiative

Knowledge

• Food industry experience preferable.
• Knowledgeable on safety, environment and labour legislation.
• Good understanding of food processing techniques.

What You'll Get
As business operating in 50 countries worldwide, we offer a global rewards package to all employees alongside a range of country-specific benefits.

• Competitive salary
• Excellent employer pension contribution
• Life assurance

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.