James Jones & Sons Ltd is one of the UK's largest and most progressive timber processing companies with core activities in timber harvesting, haulage, and sawmilling. With 26 sites throughout the UK, we operate seven sawmills, an engineered wood manufacturing plant in the north of Scotland and 17 pallet and packaging operations. We produce high quality, British grown timber for the UK construction, fencing & landscaping, and agricultural sectors; market-leading JJI-Joists for the housebuilding and construction markets and pallets and packaging for blue chip domestic and exporting businesses. We are looking for full time Pallet & Packaging Co-ordinator reporting to the Sales Manager. Overview We have an exciting role based at our Lockerbie site, whilst coordinating across all production sites throughout the country. This role will work across sales and production and it is important to ensure that customer needs are exceeded, production is optimised and stock levels are appropriate. In this role, you can really make a difference. Responsibilities Capacity planning Complete weekly analysis of our pallet & packaging order book. For each product category identify any over/under capacity and lead time. Communicate this information to the sales and planning teams. Work with the team to identify any problem sizes and agree a resolution. Work with our production planner to identify any time critical orders are prioritised. Compile stock information from all sites and circulate this to our customer base. Proactively move slow moving product. Sales / customer co-ordination Build great relationships with our pallet & packaging customers - both internal and external. Liaise with regular customers to identify monthly requirements. Schedule these orders in line with capacity plan. Be the first point of contact for all customers who are seeking information regarding delivery dates. Proactively inform customers of any issues with their upcoming orders or opportunities to improve their delivery dates. Use your detailed knowledge of the production capabilities of each site to answer new customer enquiries. Work with the despatch team to ensure the optimum efficiency. Liaise with customers to ensure that orders are live and any appropriate balances are cancelled down, whilst ensuring there isn't any stock produced against the balance. Coordinate with the field sales manager that agree pricing with customers and assist them with customer sales information. Ad-hoc responsibilitie Cover for production planning and dispatch teams. Your skillset You have a thirst for knowledge - you will strive to understand the production processes at each site and which products allow them to optimise production, whilst delivering customer needs. You'll also understand how our customers use our product to allow you to service their requirements appropriately. You have a real passion for customer service - you ensure that our customers, both internal and external have the product they need, when they need it. You are a "Top of the range" communicator - you ensure our team has the information that they need to do their job. You're enthusiastic and energetic. You are detailed, methodical and have excellent attention to detail. You're excellent at manipulating data within excel and using this data to drive decisions You're a problem solver - when there's an issue you enjoy the challenge of finding a solution. You enjoy this rather that seeing it as a chore. You have advanced computer use, especially in Excel and Outlook Benefits include : Competitive salary. Yearly bonus. Enhanced pension scheme.
Dec 03, 2021
Full time
James Jones & Sons Ltd is one of the UK's largest and most progressive timber processing companies with core activities in timber harvesting, haulage, and sawmilling. With 26 sites throughout the UK, we operate seven sawmills, an engineered wood manufacturing plant in the north of Scotland and 17 pallet and packaging operations. We produce high quality, British grown timber for the UK construction, fencing & landscaping, and agricultural sectors; market-leading JJI-Joists for the housebuilding and construction markets and pallets and packaging for blue chip domestic and exporting businesses. We are looking for full time Pallet & Packaging Co-ordinator reporting to the Sales Manager. Overview We have an exciting role based at our Lockerbie site, whilst coordinating across all production sites throughout the country. This role will work across sales and production and it is important to ensure that customer needs are exceeded, production is optimised and stock levels are appropriate. In this role, you can really make a difference. Responsibilities Capacity planning Complete weekly analysis of our pallet & packaging order book. For each product category identify any over/under capacity and lead time. Communicate this information to the sales and planning teams. Work with the team to identify any problem sizes and agree a resolution. Work with our production planner to identify any time critical orders are prioritised. Compile stock information from all sites and circulate this to our customer base. Proactively move slow moving product. Sales / customer co-ordination Build great relationships with our pallet & packaging customers - both internal and external. Liaise with regular customers to identify monthly requirements. Schedule these orders in line with capacity plan. Be the first point of contact for all customers who are seeking information regarding delivery dates. Proactively inform customers of any issues with their upcoming orders or opportunities to improve their delivery dates. Use your detailed knowledge of the production capabilities of each site to answer new customer enquiries. Work with the despatch team to ensure the optimum efficiency. Liaise with customers to ensure that orders are live and any appropriate balances are cancelled down, whilst ensuring there isn't any stock produced against the balance. Coordinate with the field sales manager that agree pricing with customers and assist them with customer sales information. Ad-hoc responsibilitie Cover for production planning and dispatch teams. Your skillset You have a thirst for knowledge - you will strive to understand the production processes at each site and which products allow them to optimise production, whilst delivering customer needs. You'll also understand how our customers use our product to allow you to service their requirements appropriately. You have a real passion for customer service - you ensure that our customers, both internal and external have the product they need, when they need it. You are a "Top of the range" communicator - you ensure our team has the information that they need to do their job. You're enthusiastic and energetic. You are detailed, methodical and have excellent attention to detail. You're excellent at manipulating data within excel and using this data to drive decisions You're a problem solver - when there's an issue you enjoy the challenge of finding a solution. You enjoy this rather that seeing it as a chore. You have advanced computer use, especially in Excel and Outlook Benefits include : Competitive salary. Yearly bonus. Enhanced pension scheme.
James Jones & Sons Limited
Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire
Normal hours of work: Mon-Fri 08.00 to 17.00 with a degree of flexibility James Jones & Sons Ltd is one of the UK's largest and most progressive timber processing companies with core activities in timber harvesting, haulage, and sawmilling. With 26 sites throughout the UK, we operate seven sawmills, an engineered wood manufacturing plant in the north of Scotland and 17 pallet and packaging operations. We produce high quality, British grown timber for the UK construction, fencing & landscaping, and agricultural sectors; market-leading JJI-Joists for the housebuilding and construction markets and pallets and packaging for blue chip domestic and exporting businesses. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Workshop/Stores Administrator to join our Engineering team. Key Responsibilities: Keeping track of consumables and goods inward / outward for use across the sites production lines. Working in an efficient and productive manner and be involved in overall continual efficiency improvements. Ensuring that operations within the store's facility are carried out in a safe controlled manner. Reporting to the Engineering department to ensure that responsibilities are achieved, aligned with Health & Safety, Quality, and productivity. Stock taking. Key Skills: Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following: Good communication skills The ability to work as part of a team and also have the ability to work on your own initiative as and when required. Computer literate (experience of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook). Attention to detail. Flexible work approach Driven, enthusiastic and a self-motivator A forklift licence would be beneficial or willing to obtain one through relevant training. Applicants must hold a valid driving licence and experience in a similar role is essential. This will require compliance to COVID19 regulations, health and safety procedures and written work instructions. The successful candidates must have the ability to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship, reasonably communicate in English as well as comprehend written instructions. An attractive remuneration package including weekly bonus available to the right individual.
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Normal hours of work: Mon-Fri 08.00 to 17.00 with a degree of flexibility James Jones & Sons Ltd is one of the UK's largest and most progressive timber processing companies with core activities in timber harvesting, haulage, and sawmilling. With 26 sites throughout the UK, we operate seven sawmills, an engineered wood manufacturing plant in the north of Scotland and 17 pallet and packaging operations. We produce high quality, British grown timber for the UK construction, fencing & landscaping, and agricultural sectors; market-leading JJI-Joists for the housebuilding and construction markets and pallets and packaging for blue chip domestic and exporting businesses. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Workshop/Stores Administrator to join our Engineering team. Key Responsibilities: Keeping track of consumables and goods inward / outward for use across the sites production lines. Working in an efficient and productive manner and be involved in overall continual efficiency improvements. Ensuring that operations within the store's facility are carried out in a safe controlled manner. Reporting to the Engineering department to ensure that responsibilities are achieved, aligned with Health & Safety, Quality, and productivity. Stock taking. Key Skills: Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following: Good communication skills The ability to work as part of a team and also have the ability to work on your own initiative as and when required. Computer literate (experience of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook). Attention to detail. Flexible work approach Driven, enthusiastic and a self-motivator A forklift licence would be beneficial or willing to obtain one through relevant training. Applicants must hold a valid driving licence and experience in a similar role is essential. This will require compliance to COVID19 regulations, health and safety procedures and written work instructions. The successful candidates must have the ability to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship, reasonably communicate in English as well as comprehend written instructions. An attractive remuneration package including weekly bonus available to the right individual.
