Do you have effective planning or scheduling experience? Or, do you have strong MS Excel skills and would like a new opportunity to develop these in? Are you based in or around Corby?

TATA Steel is currently undergoing a large development and investment into their Corby site. The successful applicant would be able to be part of an opportunity of planning a completely new production line and suggesting ideas for improvement. Working with an established team of five, extensive training will be provided as well as a substantive support group for you to grow, learn and develop.

Role - Production Planner

Pay - £17.58ph (Band E, £32,000)

Location- TATA Steel, Weldon Rd, Corby NN17 5UA

(100% office based initially with some potential for hybrid working after initial training)

Shift pattern- Mon-Fri, 07:30-16:30 (one hour unpaid lunch)

Duration- 6 months initially with the view to extend or offer permanent role

Responsibilities:

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Communicating with Production Managers on a daily basis via telephone and email

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Being part of the generation of a new production line and supporting with the planning required for this

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Suggesting improvements to processes for the generation of the new production line and the planning process

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Providing a range of planning and support activities for the plant units

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Generating reports as requested and in a timely fashion

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Maintaining existing planning and scheduling systems

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Being a single point of contact for scheduling and planning enquiries

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Using MS Excel at an intermediate level including formulas, vlookup and pivot tables

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Communicating with internal and external contacts in a clear and efficient manner

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Providing resolutions to all queries raised

Experience needed:

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Prior experience in Supply Chain/Planner/Schedule role

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Capacity to operate with minimal supervision

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Strong IT literacy skills including MS office, especially Excel

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Experience with in house IT systems

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Confident telephone manner

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Strong verbal and written communication skills

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Excellent interpersonal skills

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Previous experience using SAP (desirable)

Benefits:

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Advice and editing on your current CV

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Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role

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Paid holiday

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Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts

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Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend

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Opportunity for progression into permanent roles

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Competitive rates of pay

All applicants are subject to checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, Medical assessment, Drug and Alcohol Test and reference checks