Production Planner

I am recruiting on behalf of an industry leader in food manufacturing. I am looking for a Production Planner for a 12-month FTC to cover a maternity period. Joining a collaborative and genuinely lovely team where you have the capability to have real influence within the business.

What you'll be doing:

• Developing and maintaining production schedules based on demand forecasts, actual demand, and inventory levels
• Managing raw material, packaging, and finished goods inventory to prevent stockouts and overstocks
• Working closely with Sales, Production, NPD, Engineering and Warehouse to support accurate demand forecasting
• Supporting capacity planning and resource allocation to keep production running efficiently
• Monitoring production progress, flagging risks to OTIF, and implementing corrective action
• Liaising with suppliers to stay ahead of any potential supply interruptions
• Supporting Customer Service tasks and covering absences/holidays where needed
• Getting involved in Continuous Improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
• Supporting the design and rollout of a new ERP/WMS system as part of a cross-functional team

What you'll bring:

• Solid experience as a Production Planner, ideally within FMCG or chilled food
• A strong analytical mindset with good problem solving skills
• Experience with production planning software and ERP systems
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
• Confidence building relationships across the supply chain
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a process-driven approach
• The flexibility and resilience to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Why join?
This is a genuine opportunity to make your mark in a value led business that takes sustainability and its people seriously. Not just as a policy, but as part of how it operates day to day. You'll be joining a small, close knit team where your input is visible and valued.

This is a Monday to Friday role with shift patterns being between 06:00 till 14:00 or 12:00 till 20:00.

If you are interested in this opportunity, feel free to reach out to me on (url removed) or give me a call on (phone number removed)