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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
Carolyn Purvis