Robert Foster

I am currently a Production Planner and Despatch Lead at Cooper and Turner Ltd. I am highly regarded by the staff team within the workforce for my approachable and positive demeanor with staff at all levels, in addition to my work ethic and capabilities across a wide range of areas within the company . Daily , I process the sales orders, creating working procedures which I schedule into production to ensure targets are achieved and deliveries are on time and in full. I successfully use the EFACS system to generate capacity planning to support this. I am adept at adhering to any special instructions from the customers , ensuring they are modified in the system .My role also involves working alongside the quality and technical departments to maintain quality specifications are adhered to and work with section managers to ensure maximum productivity. Clear and effective communication is vital as I chair daily meetings to discuss any issues the team faces as well as working closely with staff across a number of departments. I plan the job orders in the warehouse department ensuring the order bank is cleared on a monthly basis, uploading the correct documentation in the customer portal. I am in regular contact with the customers account managers to discuss any expediting or re dating required. Supporting the transport department , I also oversee the loading of the end product, completing the loading sheet documentation and invoices, in preparation for shipping.