Production Planner
Location: Canterbury
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Production Planning
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive Production Planner to join our team in Canterbury. You'll manage the day-to‑day operations of the planning department, ensuring customer orders are processed on time, stock is allocated correctly, and compliance with internal procedures and health & safety regulations is maintained. You will also support production departments and foster strong customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities
* Process customer orders efficiently
* Allocate stock according to specifications and internal rules
* Support production teams (PH, QC, Despatch) with order and stock information
* Complete daily tasks assigned by the Account Manager
* Communicate potential issues with order completion to the Account Manager
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
* Optimise stock usage to achieve the best financial results
* Maximise production efficiency through grading and packing line coordination
* Ensure proper stock rotation across all departments
Skills & Experience
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
* Excellent numeracy, problem‑solving, and critical thinking abilities
* A team player with good relationship‑building skills
* Previous experience in production planning (desirable)
Working Hours & Pay Rates
Working Hours: 5 days a week, 10‑12 hours per day
Start Times: 6:30am for early shifts; during peak season, a second shift may be in place with start times between 10am‑12pm (subject to production needs)
Weekend Availability: Required
Pay Rates:
* Level 1: £12.94 per hour, overtime £16.18
* Level 2: £14.19 per hour, overtime £17.74
* Level 3: £15.18 per hour, overtime £18.98
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