IDS is a leading in-vitro diagnostic solution provider to the clinical laboratory market. We develop, manufacture and market innovative immunoassays and automated immunoanalyser technologies to provide improved diagnostic outcomes for patients.
IDS Boldon is the global IDS Headquarters occupying a single, multi-disciplined site.
The site focuses on the manufacture and distribution of manual Immunoassay products. On site Purchasing, Logistics, Production, Quality Control and Process Development departments manage the supply chain, supported by local Sales Support, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs and Finance departments. As Group Headquarters, IDS Boldon also houses all head office functions.
Are you a detail-oriented problem solver with a passion for organization and efficiency? We have an exciting opportunity for you to kick-start your career as a Trainee Production Planner! In this role, you will support the organization and planning of smooth, cost-effective production operations, ensuring goods and materials are available in line with demand and quality standards. Whether you have hands-on experience in a production environment and are ready to move into planning, or are relatively new to planning and eager to develop your skills, this could be the perfect opportunity to grow your career!
Principal Accountabilities:
- Manage all aspects of workload planning for multiple products, including forecasting, purchasing, scheduling, and expediting to meet production demands.
- Plan and prioritize operations to maximize performance and minimize delays, ensuring smooth production flow.
- Determine the manpower, equipment, and raw materials needed to fulfill production requirements efficiently.
- Monitor production progress, ensuring jobs are completed on time, and proactively address any issues to minimize disruptions.
- Accurately record and manage production data to support KPIs, operational analysis, and decision-making.
- Enter and maintain records for manufactured items, Bills of Materials, and costing to ensure accurate and up-to-date information.
- Monitor stock levels, including identifying material types (hazardous, flammable, etc.), managing storage requirements, and overseeing cycle counts, waste, and expiring materials.
- Conduct waste and variance analysis to ensure efficient stock management and minimize losses.
- Maintain the stock management system and assist with global queries, including supporting trials of new procedures.
- Prepare and provide detailed reports and data to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
Key Contributions:
- Propose production workload plans to optimize efficiency and resource use.
- Request the manufacture of new products as required by production demands.
- Assist in gathering and providing information for product reviews and project support initiatives.
Qualifications:
- ‘A’ levels or equivalent in Mathematics and IT.
- Must be willing to complete the required educational training in the field of Planning.
Skills & Knowledge:
- Strong planning and organizational skills to manage workload effectively.
- Excellent administrative abilities, with an eye for detail and accuracy.
- Analytical mindset with solid problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Effective communication skills for both internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Collaborative team player with the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Commitment to maintaining high-quality standards and working within established systems.
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software tools.
Experience:
- Practical experience in Mathematics and IT, developed through education.
- Experience or knowledge gained in a production setting would be advantageous and will support your understanding of the role.
Cultural Aspects
Embrace the unknown - every big idea starts with a bold, fundamental question: What If?
Passion for people - our people are our greatest asset and fuel our success in service of humanity.
Collaborate for success - we put team before self to achieve the unexpected with transparency, accountability and integrity.
Partner with purpose - we inspire new paths with customers to accelerate positive outcomes
Benefits
We truly value our people and provide a mix of benefits as well as providing an environment where our employees’ career and wellbeing can flourish.
Here is a taster of what we offer:
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays. In addition, we offer a holiday purchase scheme where employees can purchase a further 5 days.
• Enhanced private company pension, IDS contribute up to 5% of your annual salary.
• Should you wish to opt into private healthcare, IDS will pay 50% of your healthcare cover for either single or family plans.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Platform, providing you and your family with access to wellbeing resources and therapy, as well as retailer discounts.
• Life insurance at 2x your annual salary.
• Access to our Employee Benefits Platform, featuring a wide range of salary sacrifice options including childcare, electric vehicles, cycle-to-work schemes, savings on groceries, technology purchases, and more.
•Enjoy exclusive discounts with over 200 retailers, helping you save on everyday essentials, special purchases and travel!
• Sports and social club - a subsidised membership scheme offering four fun activities each year (go-karting, abseiling, meals out, comedy club, cinema etc)
• Benefit from our Skillsoft learning and development platform, offering a wide range of modules to tailor your personal growth
• Free on-site parking
•Discretionary annual bonus
• Complementary tea, coffee, fruit and season treats
We are committed to supporting your career development and offer a number of incentives and rewards to recognise your contributions:
o Reward of £500 for successfully referring a friend to IDS
o Living our values award recognises and rewards those who demonstrate exemplary behaviours which support our core values.
o All ideas matter award encourages and rewards employees to be creative and put forward new ideas. Successful ideas are generously rewarded.
Diversity, equality and inclusion is really important to us and we are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can truly be themselves and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to IDS.
