Manufacturing Advisor - Production

Description:

About The Role
We are looking for a Manufacturing Advisor to join our production team at Winsford.
 
Overall, the role of a Manufacturing Advisor - Production is crucial for ensuring that the production process runs efficiently, meets its goals, and responds effectively to changes and challenges. This involves a combination of data analysis, coordination, and communication skills, as well as a deep understanding of the production workflow and the Oracle system.

Role req

Oracle Task Management: Responsible for managing and completing various tasks within the Oracle system, these tasks includes order processing, inventory management, and other production-related activities.

Data Collection and Analysis: Collect and record data related to department performance, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production output, quality metrics, downtime, and more. The data collected will be used to assess the overall performance of the production process.
 
Labor Requirement Determination: you will analyze the labor requirements for different aspects of the production process. This involves understanding how much labor is needed for each task or stage of production to meet production goals and deadlines.
 
Resource Allocation: you  will use the analyzed data to allocate labor effectively, assigning the right amount of labor to each task or production stage to ensure that the operational schedule is met efficiently.
 
Coordinating Resourcing Changes: Throughout a shift you will be responsible for coordinating any changes in resource allocation. This involves reallocating labor based on changing production demands, unexpected events, or other factors that impact the production schedule.
 
Issue Resolution: Address issues related to schedule and resource priorities, including conflicts between different tasks, resource shortages, or other challenges that could disrupt the production process.

Collaborating with Central Planners and Site Schedulers is essential to find solutions and maintain a smooth operation.

About You
In addition to the responsibilities outlined earlier,
 
the Manufacturing Advisor - Production should possess the following qualities and abilities:

Microsoft Excel Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is crucial for handling data analysis, creating reports, and managing spreadsheets effectively.

Interdepartmental Communication: Building rapport and maintaining positive working relationships with colleagues from different departments is important.

Phone Etiquette: Being able to take messages over the phone and relay them accurately to team members is important for maintaining efficient communication within the organization.
 
Confidence in Challenging Situations:  be confident enough to address concerns with team managers when routines or processes are not being completed correctly.
 
Problem Solving and Data Accuracy: be comfortable seeking support when there are data discrepancies or issues. .
 
Adaptability and Learning: Being open to learning and adapting to new tools, techniques, and processes is important in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
 
Time Management and Deadline Adherence: be capable of managing time effectively to meet deadlines. 
 
Proactive Problem Solving: Beyond reporting issues, you should also possess the ability to identify potential problems before they escalate.

Attention to Detail: Manufacturing involves precise processes, and having a keen eye for detail is essential to ensure quality control and accuracy in data management.
 
Team Player: The role involves collaborating with various teams, so being a team player is essential for smooth cross-functional coordination.

Critical Thinking: be able to analyze situations critically, evaluate data, and make informed decisions that contribute to the overall success of the production process.These qualities and abilities complement the technical and operational aspects of the Manufacturing Advisor - Production role and contribute to its effectiveness in ensuring a well-functioning production environment.
 
In return for your hard work we will offer you:

Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays)
15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us
Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member
Career progression and development opportunities
Subsidised staff canteen
Free parking
Market leading pension and life assurance
Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP
Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more
Long Service Awards
Optional Payroll charity donations
Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave

About The Company
From a Bradford market stall to the UK’s 4th largest supermarket chain and the UK's 2nd largest fresh food manufacturer.
We are proud to be the Yorkshire food retailer serving customers across the UK at just under 500 stores and an online home delivery service.
 
Our 18 manufacturing sites provide our customers with the freshest produce from flowers, fish and veg to burgers and bread, all delivered to our stores via our 6 distribution sites by our 2,000 strong fleet.
Every week, 11 million customers pass through our doors and over 110,000 colleagues across the business work hard each day to deliver great service to them. We cover more than 11 million households with our (url removed) service.
 
With competitive, permanently low prices we are committed to helping our customers save money every day.
We are foodmakers and shopkeepers and #wemakemorrisons.
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