Production Planner

PLANNER
LINCOLNSHIRE
CONTINENTAL SHIFT (2s & 3s, 05:00 START)
Let's keep this simple.
If you're the kind of planner who actually owns the plan, not just updates a spreadsheet, this will be right up your street.
This is a fast-moving FMCG environment. Things change. Orders move. Priorities shift. You'll need to stay ahead of it, not chase it.
You'll be at the centre of the operation. Working with Ops, Procurement, Logistics, making sure the plan is realistic, understood, and delivered.
What you'll be doing

• Building daily production plans that actually work on the shop floor
• Keeping plans live and relevant as orders come in (EDI-driven)
• Speaking to Ops - properly - so changes land and get executed
• Checking short-term feasibility with Procurement before anything is signed off
• Flagging risks early (not when it's already gone wrong)
• Keeping the planning horizon clean and under control
• Supporting new product launches with practical, workable schedules
• Stepping in when the team needs you - no silos here

What matters

• You can think ahead, not just react
• You're comfortable making decisions without waiting to be told
• You understand how production actually works
• You're strong on Excel (you'll need it)
• You can communicate clearly - especially when things aren't going to plan

Useful background (not essential)

• FMCG or manufacturing experience
• SAP or similar systems
• Scheduling / forecasting exposure

The setup

• Continental shift pattern (2 on / 2 off / 3 on)
• Early starts (05:00) - this is operational planning, not a 9-5 desk job

Why look at this?

• Proper responsibility - you'll see the impact of what you do
• A business where planning actually matters
• Solid package, development, and long-term opportunity

If you like solving problems, keeping things moving, and being the person who keeps production on track contact for a confidential chat