Production Planner

Production Planner

Cambridge

Days

£35,000

***Additional Hours If Required***

We are looking for a motivated Production Planner to join a well-established food manufacturing business with over 100 years of heritage. Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain and Operations Manager, and working alongside the Senior Planner, you will play a key role in coordinating production schedules, managing stock movements, and ensuring the smooth flow of materials and finished goods throughout the operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional looking to develop their career within a growing organisation that is committed to continuous improvement, employee development, and operational excellence.

Role Description:

• Develop and maintain medium-term production plans to meet customer and operational requirements
• Manage production and stock transactions through the ERP system (JDE)
• Coordinate third-party production, processing, and logistics activities where required
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials within company systems
• Plan and order packaging materials and pallets to support production schedules
• Organise transport and delivery requirements as needed
• Complete planning administration, including delivery documentation and reporting
• Communicate production schedules and changes effectively across supply chain teams and customers
• Perform toll milling and bran processing calculations
• Monitor and report on production KPIs, contributing towards OEE and operational performance targets
• Provide planning support and cover for Production and Logistics Planning activities when required

Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience within a planning, scheduling, or production planning environment
• Strong communication, coordination, and organisational skills
• Experience working with third-party logistics providers
• ERP system experience, with JDE experience advantageous
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to analyse data and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive approach with strong attention to detail

In Return:

• Competitive salary
• 22 days holiday, increasing annually to 25 days, plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunity to join an Investors in People accredited business focused on employee development and continuous improvement

If you are an organised and driven planning professional looking for your next challenge within a secure and growing manufacturing environment, please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.