Production Planner
Posted on June 30th, 2025
St Helens
Type of Job: Permanent
Staffline are Hiring!!
Planning Manager/Food Manufacturing
Permanent/Full-time onsite/Days/Monday-Friday
This is a critical role, ensuring the efficient and seamless operation of production processes across multiple factory locations. This position requires a detail-oriented professional with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage varied supply chains.
In you role as Production Planner/Planning Manager
1. Production Planning: Develop, implement, and maintain production schedules that maximise efficiency and meet customer demands across 2 factory locations, located within 10 miles of one another
2. Coordination Across Sites: Collaborate with production managers and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of production plans and resources.
3. Raw Material Management: Ensure the availability of all required raw materials, both food and non-food, by accurately forecasting needs and managing inventory levels.
4. Supply Chain Management: Oversee the inbound supply chain, including the ordering of raw materials, managing supplier relationships, and coordinating delivery schedules.
5. Problem Resolution: Address and resolve any production delays, shortages, or inbound supply chain issues in a timely and effective manner.
6. Data Analysis: Use production data and forecasts to optimise plans and identify areas for improvement.
7. Compliance: Ensure adherence to food safety standards, factory protocols, and industry regulations in all aspects of production and material planning.
Qualifications and Skills
8. Experience: Proven experience in production planning, supply chain management, or a similar role in the food manufacturing industry.
9. Technical Skills: Proficiency in production planning software and inventory management systems, with strong knowledge of supply chain processes.
10. Analytical Abilities: Strong analytical skills to assess production data, forecast needs, and identify inefficiencies.
11. Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration skills to interact with factory teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
12. Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
13. Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in planning and material management.
For further information, please apply!