Production Planner Global Food Manufacturer - Food Processing Site * Site-based role in Greater Manchester * Mon- to Thurs 6am to 2.30pm Fri 6am to 1pm * Salary £35,000.00 - £40,000.00 (depending upon your experience) *Please note that this vacancy does not offer sponsorship or able to accept candidates on PSW Visa* The Company With a heritage spanning centuries, this global food processing organisation blends long-standing tradition with a forward-thinking approach to manufacturing. Renowned for their quality, consistency, and commitment to sustainability, they are a world-leading exporter supplying great-tasting food products to markets across the globe. The Role This role will see you; * Design and implement production plans and schedules for a busy and ever-changing production operations. * Manage standard operating procedures to ensure correct & timely completion of customer orders. * Create work order plan for distribution. * Work to reduce lead times, increase productivity and maximise output. * Ensure correct labour, machine capacity and materials are in place… Your Skills/ Experience To be considered for this position you will need; * Previous production planning experience from Fresh food manufacturing, the ideal candidate will come from chilled, meat or “food to go”. * Advanced Excel and MRP & ERP knowledge (ideally SAP) * The ability to prioritise in a fast paced and changing environment. * Advanced problem-solving skills * Analytical by nature with strong data management