Experience

Tata Chemicals Europe

• United Kingdom
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Planning Manager

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  Developing and managing a standardised approach across all products for the finished product Production Planning process on all 3 production sites. Being the main point of contact between Operations and Sales to ensure plans align to commercial budget, forecast and scheduled demand/order profile. Determine key KPIs and use these to drive improvements within Supply Chain. Liaising with Sales and Operations to recommend and maintain optimal stock levels in order to achieve customer satisfaction and mitigate stock outs. Developing the integration between planning and other operational areas to optimise performance in schedule attainment, adherence and on time delivery. Analyse supply and demand issues and facilitate resolution throughout the supply chain. Work closely with customer service and sales to ensure that customers are notified of delays or outages ensuring minimal impact on customer satisfaction. Show less



The Little Treats Bakery

• Planning Manager

  • Sep 2016 - Mar 2020

  Short and long-term planning of 8 production lines in a 3 stage process. Leading and owning weekly S&OP meeting with production and commercial to understand past performances and look ahead over the coming weeks production and to flag up any potential shortfalls that need addressing based on forecast vs demand. Analysis of past and current product performance and amend run rates in line with current costings of each product. Creation and maintenance of BOM’s. Liaising with NPD for with regards to new products from concept to launch Show less



Plastipak Europe

• Spain

• Containers Production planner

  • Apr 2013 - Sep 2016

  Short, medium and long term planning of 23 various print, blowing and single stage production lines Leading weekly production planning meeting with regards to organization of labour and the finalization of setting the production line plans for the coming weeks with production management Attending daily production meetings to review past and current machine performance and resolve any issues that arise Amending and reviewing BOM`s with regards to alternative materials in conjunction with the injection planner and demand team Technically completing all production orders Liaising with Customer Services/Account Managers regarding short lead time orders to ensure the customer gets their product OTIF Show less



Glennans Vegetable Crisps

• Production/Planning Manager

  • Nov 2012 - Apr 2013

  Duties consisted of:- Creation and Implementation of weekly production plan with view to short/medium term forecasts to ensure customer requirements are met Liaising with procurement with regards to securing weekly ingredient demandsResponsibility for and management of over 100 production team members with regards to H&S, training/development, disciplinary and performance measurements Full control of staffing level requirements with regards to the manning of production lines and liaising with agency with temporary staffing needs. Control of all new product lines and samples for customers Ensuring the correct quality product is produced to set quality standards Show less



Dairygold

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Planning Manager

  • Apr 2008 - Nov 2012

  Duties consisted of:-Allocation of raw materials to customer orders and planning these orders onto specific production lines to ensure these orders are met in full and on time to the correct customer specification for despatchCalculating and raising stock orders for specific customer requirements through minimum stock levelsRationalization projects to ensure maximize efficiencies of all production lines while minimizing downtime in productionDeveloping Capacity Matrix and sequential line planning for devising CPT/efficiency benefits Show less

• Consumables Buyer

  • Apr 2008 - Nov 2012

  Duties consisted of:-Stock control of all consumable stocks on site/outside storage on a weekly basisRaising and re-ordering for all consumable productsLiaising with suppliers regarding contracts, prices, and new design processes to suit customer needs

• Warehouse Manager

  • Dec 2005 - Apr 2008

  Duties consist of:-Daily Intake of Raw materials onto site and Dispatching of finished goodsEncourage and promote H&S matters on site and in Department Working to set budgets with Wages incorporating cost saving techniques and sharing best practicesWith other departmentsTaking bookings for incoming deliveries of raw materialsLiaising with outside storage companies to hold stock of the companyLiaise with Customer Services/Logistics regarding late/non delivery of productLiaise with Site Planner regarding orders for productionAllocating orders to be producedEstablishing Standard Operating Procedures for the Warehouse to work from and be assessed fromManagement of members of staff in terms of training, development, disciplinary and any HR issuesStaff development to identify, train and promote from within (Succession Planning) Show less



Dairygold Food Ingredients (UK)

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Stock Controller

  • Nov 2003 - Dec 2005

  Duties consisted of:- Weekly turnover count and reconciliation of raw material (Cheese) Investigating discrepancies & applying accurate documentation Liaise with Production/Warehouse staff and Management for potential improvements to implicate Sample checks on received and dispatched goods re- product/quantity/weight Weekly count and reconciliation Detailed reporting on a weekly basis for review with line manager Assist with queries from Credit Control to enable good customer satisfaction Monthly stock check - provide findings report to assess preventative and corrective actions. Show less



Somerfield

• Retail
• 200 - 300 Employee

• manager

  • 1993 - 2003

  In my time at Somerfield I progressed through the company from GROCERY ASSISTANT through to PRODUCE MANAGER, and then to DAIRY MANAGER before taking up the position of FRESH FOODS MANAGER. I was also a DUTY MANAGER where I would be in charge of the store in the absence of the manager. Fresh Foods Manager duties consist of:- Ensuring replenishment of stock carried out on a daily basis within all Fresh Food Departments Re-ordering stock with use of re-order levels ensuring the correct quantity of stock is ordered Staff development to identify, train and promote from within (Succession Planning) Manage waste off site to an acceptable level ensuring product is sold within shelf life with minimal loss Incurred Ensuring H&S to both staff and customers Management of staff in terms of disciplinary matters and HR issues Best Practitioner trained to develop new Department Managers into their new role and set up training Schedules, reviewing staff performances etc. Show less