Carolyn Purvis
Gainsborough,North Lincolnshire
Summary
Enthusiastic and organized professional with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing, production, stock control, logistics, supply chain, and customer service. Proven ability to adapt to new systems and environments, excelling in both team settings and independent roles. Strong leadership and customer service skills, with a focus on planning and maintaining objectivity under pressure. Committed to continuous improvement and meeting the needs of others effectively.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Production Planner
LKAB Minerals
01.2024 - Current
- Converted sales orders into production schedules, ensuring material and packaging availability.
- Monitored inventory levels and raised purchase orders as required.
- Adapted schedules to accommodate changing customer demands, enhancing machine changeover efficiency.
- Maintained accurate customer blend records within Visma system.
- Created Works Orders for previous days' production activities.
- Coordinated with plant manager to determine optimal running times and staffing levels.
- Oversaw customer services and dispatch operations.
- Reconciled monthly stock counts for materials and packaging.
- Created production schedules by considering deadlines for customer orders and sales forecasting.
Engineering & Asset Planner, Energy Operations
British Steel
05.2016 - 01.2024
- Supported manufacturing and energy operations, managing procurement, budgets, and projects.
- Proficient in SAP (Fiori) and Excel; maintained maintenance execution, scheduling compliance, and backlog orders.
- Acted as MRP Controller, ensuring sufficient stock availability.
- Planned and coordinated statutory, mandatory, and planned maintenance for Central Power Station & Site Services
- Produced KPI reports and attended daily/weekly management meetings, ensuring compliance and safety.
Production Planner
Brenntag
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Managed daily planning for solvent production,
- Processed sales orders per day.
- Maintained stock levels to achieve On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) delivery.
- Built strong customer relationships, ensuring clear communication and service reliability.
- Raised purchase orders, liaised with suppliers, and resolved stock discrepancies.
Production Planner / Team Leader
OSI Foodsolutions
01.2008 - 12.2014
- Managed production planning and supply chain for McDonald's UK supply.
- Oversaw 7 production lines, ensuring accurate scheduling and resource allocation.
- Supervised and developed a team of 11, managing rotas, training, and performance.
- Implemented a new computerised stock system (Navision), improving accuracy and efficiency.
- Controlled stock across 3 distribution sites and ensured OTIF despatch.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Business Administration
Level 2 Food Safety & Health & Safety - undefined
Mental Health Advisor - undefined
British Steel
Level 2 Counselling -
North Linc College
Root Cause Analysis Training - undefined
Supervisor & Management Training - undefined
TalentPool
Advanced Spreadsheets - intermediate knowledge
CSEs -
Laindon High School
Skills
- Production & Supply Chain Planning
- Inventory & Stock Control
- Scheduling & Resource Optimisation
- Team Leadership & Staff Training
- Process Improvement & System Implementation (SAP, Visma, Navision, Excel)
- Project & Budget Management
- Strong Communication
- Manufacturing operations knowledge
- Material requirement planning
- Customer focus
- Records maintenance proficiency
Affiliations
- Tai Chi
- Cake Decorating
- Glass Decoupage
Timeline
Production Planner
LKAB Minerals
01.2024 - Current
Engineering & Asset Planner, Energy Operations
British Steel
05.2016 - 01.2024
Production Planner
Brenntag
01.2015 - 04.2016
Production Planner / Team Leader
OSI Foodsolutions
01.2008 - 12.2014
Level 2 Food Safety & Health & Safety - undefined
Mental Health Advisor - undefined
British Steel
Root Cause Analysis Training - undefined
Supervisor & Management Training - undefined
TalentPool
Advanced Spreadsheets - intermediate knowledge
NVQ Level 2 - Business Administration
Level 2 Counselling -
North Linc College
CSEs -
Laindon High School