My client is one of the UK’s leading food manufacturing businesses, supplying high-quality products to major retailers nationwide. Operating in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, the business continues to grow through innovation, efficiency, and a strong commitment to quality.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Planning team as their new Senior Production Planner
The Role
You will play a key role in ensuring production plans are delivered smoothly, efficiently, and on time across multiple departments.
You will work closely with production, planning, and operational teams to ensure schedules are aligned with demand, stock levels are accurate, and any issues are proactively managed. This is a highly visible role within a market-leading business and offers excellent exposure within a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
You will be responsible for 3 production planner
Key Responsibilities
- Day-to-day management of the team
- Daily meetings with the Front-Line Managers to update on Production plans and demand
- Internal and external meetings with stakeholders and customers
- Implementing and maintaining the factory schedule
- Monitoring order trends
- Provide accurate forecasting to customers
The Ideal Candidate
* Experience in a Production Planning, Manufacturing
* Background within Food Manufacturing or FMCG (essential)
* Strong understanding of supply chain and production environments
* Confident using Excel and working with data
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Able to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, changing environment
* Strong communicator, comfortable working across departments
What’s on Offer
* Opportunity to join a market-leading food manufacturer
* Highly visible role with scope for progression
* Work within a fast-paced, professional supply chain team
* 0500 - 1400 or 0700 - 1600
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Join an award-winning food business with strong values and culture