Finishing Planner to the Workington Mill

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Holmen Board & Paper is a Swedish company and a member of the Holmen Group. The Workington Mill produces premium paperboard under the brand Incada. Our paperboard is an integral part of the shopping experience for our clients’ customers. Since 2013 we have powered the mill almost entirely by fossil fuel free energy. We value our employees and products highly. Today we are approximately 340 co-workers. Our integrated pulp and paperboard mill is located to the west of the beautiful Lake District in the north of England. 

Your future challenge 

An opportunity has arisen within the Supply Chain Team for a Finishing Planner who will report to the Planning & Services Manager.  The successful candidate will be responsible for planning the production of the Finishing Department.  The holder of this position will be expected to work closely with the Finishing Department, Customer Service Amsterdam and O2D and base pallet and core suppliers. 

Reporting to the Planning & Services Manager, the successful candidate will: 

• Create daily plans to achieve customer ready targets.
• Ensure plans support maximum throughput and efficiency and ensure customer orders are ready on time and in full.
• Work closely with key stakeholders in our Finishing departments and pallet suppliers to ensure a smooth flow to the mill.
• Control and report late orders daily to customer service.
• Control of waste when booking orders from stock (outside system waste percentage).
• Modify daily plan in accordance with equipment failure, labour shortage etc.

The successful Finishing Planner will possess: 

• Good academic standards - Minimum A level standard
• Good communication skills written and oral.
• Excellent IT skills including Excel.
• Ability to cope under pressure. 

In addition to the above, the following is desirable: 

• Ability to cope with changing priorities.
• Good knowledge of planning systems.
• Excellent knowledge of Finishing processes and capabilities.

What we offer you: 

• A competitive salary 

• Fantastic Contributory pension plan

• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) and the option to buy additional holidays every year

• 3 x Life assurance

• A range of benefits to support your health and wellbeing 

• Opportunities to develop and grow

• Full PPE and annual uniform/PPE allowance

• On site Occupational Health

• On-site subsidised staff canteen

• Cycle to work scheme

• Staff parking

• Diverse and inclusive working environment 

• Family friendly procedures including enhanced maternity leave and menopause procedure. 

Holmen is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.  

We are devoted and committed to developing our teams and ensuring that our staff have the courage, commitment and responsibility to perform at their best. We provide significant resources to enable you to achieve your potential and expect our staff to perform to the best of their ability at all times.  

Apply today!

If you’re looking for the opportunity to challenge yourself and make a positive impact with a pioneering customer orientated business, we’d love to hear from you.  

To apply, please click the “Apply for this position” link at the end of the advert and upload your CV to arrive by 2300 hours on Sunday 11 August 2024.