We are seeking a skilled Production & Logistics Planner to join our food manufacturing team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. The Production & Logistics Planner is responsible producing the daily production plans, the daily plan for all outgoing finished product, and all associated paperwork. Main duties Completion of all relevant planning, logistics and administration activities are completed on a daily basis. This includes playing an active part in carrying out these activities: Producing all daily production plans accurately and on time – volumes, run rates, WIP etc – and provided to Production team Producing daily out loading logistics accurately and on time – customer depot orders, pick sheets, ASNs and load manifests, ad distribute to Dispatch. Booking of vehicles though online portals and producing loads plans and delivery notes. Ensuring any shortages are communicated to the wider business appropriately Ensure maximum utilisation of fruit within Production Send weekly and daily staff requests to agencies as required Authorisation of transport invoices Keeping planning errors to a minimum Plan and prioritise daily operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay Determine manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption Obtain, collate and communicate output information (service level, staff numbers, waste, overpacks, WIP adherence etc.) Liaising with 3rd party haulage companies regarding collection times and traffic issues to ensure 100% service level is achieved. Completion of Customer Issue Log Training Planning and Logistics Administrators to conduct all activities to the required standard. Compiling weekly data to support Sales Admin investigations of overs/shorts etc. Maintaining records and archives to support audits. Attending daily Production meetings – shift handover, 9am, Midday huddle Completion of dispatched pallet and dolly spreadsheets All the reasonable administration tasks associated with production, planning and logistics including rotas, T&A system, agency trackers, etc Who we are looking for • Continuous improvement mind set, daily search for ways to improve performance and efficiency. • Good communication skills in English (written, spoken and listening) • Able to instruct and follow up on requests from Senior Management. • Teamwork, able to work and liaise with others to ensure team goals are successfully achieved. • Good emotional control (EI) • Good numerical and literacy levels • Good IT and database/system skills What we provide in return Wagestream (track your earnings and instantly access up to 50% of your money as you earn it, without waiting for payday) Free on site parking with electric charge points Staff events Staff restaurant serving heavily subsidised hot and cold food Fruit pots on Wednesdays A supportive team Career development Days and Hours of work: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday (05:30am - 17:30pm or 07:30am - 19:30pm) Salary: £31,000 per annum (paid monthly) Location: PrepWorld, Northfleet, DA11 8HH.