An opportunity has arisen for a Production Planner to join a well-established bakery, delivering high-quality products while ensuring efficient production processes and effective supply chain coordination. As a Production Planner, you will be overseeing production schedules to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of finished goods. This role offers salary circa £45,000 and benefits. You will be responsible for: - Coordinating material requirements and supporting procurement to secure timely availability of inputs. - Tracking production performance and making necessary adjustments to schedules when required. - Assessing capacity, labour resources, and equipment usage to drive operational efficiency. - Maintaining accurate inventory records across locations. - Working closely with internal teams to ensure alignment between supply, demand, and operational capacity. - Identifying potential risks to delivery timelines and implementing corrective actions. - Contributing to process improvements within planning, lead times, and stock control. - Producing reports and performance insights for internal stakeholders. - Communicating with external partners to manage expectations around delivery and production plans. What we are looking for: - Previously worked as a Production Planner, Production Coordinator, Production Scheduler, Manufacturing Planner, Manufacturing Scheduler, Production Planning Coordinator, Materials Planner, Inventory Planner,Planning Coordinator or in a similar role. - Experience working in a food manufacturing environment. - Background working with data analysis tools. - Must have advanced Excel skills (macros, pivot tables). - Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills. - Excellent organisation and time management skills. This is an excellent opportunity for aProduction Planner to join a progressive organisation and make a real impact. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us. Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.