Production Planner - Hoveringham

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Hours: 40 per week Office Based

We are looking for an organised Production Planner to join our Team based at Hoveringham. About the role The position will provide production planning within a high-volume production environment, manufacturing pre-stressed Hollowcore wide slab, pre-stressed T-Beams and stairs for use in both the commercial and domestic (Housing) Markets.

You will be responsible for the effectively planning daily production requirements whilst being focused and committed to achieve our aims in delivering excellent quality and customer service.

To effectively manage the scheduling and planning of production. To liaise with the relevant production teams in respect of delivery requirements and to take an active part in the stock control management process to ensure all product are effectively manufactured and to enable delivery deadlines to be met. Key Responsibilities

• To effectively manage the supply of work in and out the factory in line with potential/actual needs of the client and factory
• Liaise with customers in respect of delivery requirements.
• Generation and maintenance of production schedules.
• Book new jobs onto the relevant system.
• Offer achievable and realistic manufacture and delivery dates.
• Ensuring all required information from drawing office is received and passed to factory team.
• Communication with customers to ascertain delivery requirements.
• Communication with transport department to organise deliveries.
• Production of manufacturing tickets.
• Weekly production of forward load report.
• Provide support to Forterra Sales and Estimating departments with accurate manufacture and delivery dates.
• Effectively manage Longitudal Hollowcore wide slab waste and splay cutting waste to ensure an effective average bed yield of 165M2 on all 1.2 metres product manufactured
• To maximise bed yield for wet cast beams RD09 generating an average of 870 Linear Metres per production bed Manufactured. To maximise bed yield for BT04 generating an average of 800 Linear Metres per production bed Manufactured.
• To record all drawing office and likewise contract amendments and or cancellations that affect actual product manufactured, and report on a weekly basis to the Operations Manager. Ops Manager will ensure that the said product is removed and placed in the designated yard area to be recovered from recovered going forward.
• Review the historical sales volume data sheet and monitor / manufacture the more popular product lengths of BT04 T-Beam, utilise this information to build up sufficient stocks of the popular beams lengths during the not so busy times.
• Continue to manage Hollowcore stock levels with view to maintaining the status quo in not manufacturing stock product until the existing stock levels are reduced to almost zero. Consider restrictions in manufacturing product at less than 2 metres in length, plan for this product to be utilised and recovered / cut from existing stock levels
• Continue to drive forward the reduction of manufactured waste by ensuring that the production beds are effectively planned paying particular attention ensuring splays are manufactured back to back when possible and to also limit the number of units placed next to each other containing holes.
• To facilitate the stairs and landing weekly production plan and have this in place by the Thursday of each week.
• To provide holiday cover for the Logistics Planner

About you We are looking for someone who has: • Previous experience in the building materials or related sector • Demonstrable track record in an operations/ technical role at management level • Numerate and analytical • Ability to work accurately at a detailed level • Good IT skills – Excel based reporting and planning tools • Understand and respect the compliance requirements of the business We don’t expect you to tick every box. If you bring the mindset, curiosity and drive to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Why join Forterra At Forterra, our people are at the heart of what we do. We offer opportunities to develop your skills, build your career and make a real difference as part of a supportive team. Benefits include: • Pension (up to 10% from us) • Competitive salary and generous holiday • Employee Assistance Programme for yourself and family members • Learning, development and career progression – Opportunities to help you grow • Aviva Smart Health • Life Assurance Scheme • Financial Wellbeing Programme • Wellhub Wellness Plans & Gym Membership • Cycle to Work Scheme • Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme • Holiday Exchange Scheme • Sharesave Scheme & many more! About Forterra At Forterra, we don’t just make products, we make an impact. As a leading UK manufacturer of essential clay and concrete building materials our purpose is to help create lasting legacies. You will be part of a team that values fresh thinking, takes pride in quality, and supports one another to succeed. We create an environment where people feel empowered to bring ideas and grow. We know that diverse perspectives make us stronger. That’s why we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities. If you believe you would be a good fit for the role, we would love to hear from you.

Our values are at the heart of how we work: Collaborate and Care – We believe we’re stronger together. Teamwork, open communication and looking out for each other are core to how we operate. We also put safety first – protecting people is always our top priority. Pride in Excellence – We celebrate achievement and take pride in the quality of our work. Whether you’re directly shaping products or supporting our operations, you’ll play a part in delivering excellence for our customers and the communities that we serve. Innovate to Lead – You’ll be encouraged to ask questions, bring ideas forward and help us find better, smarter ways of doing things. We never stand still – innovation is part of who we are, from sustainability initiatives and product development. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring that everyone has the support they need to have a fair and positive experience throughout the application process. Ready to join us? If you're ready to join a great team at one of the UK’s leading building products manufacturers, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and build your future with Forterra – your next challenge starts here.

Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.