Job Title: Group Production Planner
Location: South Yorkshire / Alcester / Hybrid
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week (flexible to support business operations)
Reports To: Supply Chain Lead
Department: Supply Chain
About the Role
This is a long standing client of mine, a proud company, rising hugely on the market, and aiming for a new drive within 2026, so many new key roles are coming into play, if you are looking for development & a company where you will hold strong status within the market of FMCG you need to apply!
Group Production Planner — to lead planning across both This is a fantastic opportunity to bring clarity, coordination, and efficiency to our brew and packaging schedules.
As Group Production Planner, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the right stock is brewed and packaged at the right time, in the right place — keeping operations smooth and customer demand fulfilled.
Key Responsibilities
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Build and manage,balancing capacity, demand, and inventory targets.
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Maintain a 12-week rolling production plan with a confirmed 2-week schedule, including long-term capacity visibility.
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Work closely with Brewers, Packaging, Materials, and Transport teams to align resources and minimise delays.
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Monitor tank and line usage, aiming to reduce downtime, WIP, and stock-outs.
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Coordinate timely packaging and dispatch in collaboration with logistics teams.
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Escalate material or packaging shortages early and proactively resolve conflicts.
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Maintain and regularly update the Production Planning SOP; ensure cover is in place for planned or unplanned absence.
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Drive continuous improvement in planning accuracy, efficiency, and output reliability.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Plan Attainment
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Capacity Utilisation
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Finished Goods Stock Holding (volume and value)
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Slow-Moving / Out-of-Date Stock
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Outsourced Production Volume
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Stock-Out–Related Complaints
Candidate Profile
Essential:
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Experience in production or manufacturing planning, ideally within FMCG, brewing, or food & beverage
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Strong understanding of capacity, materials flow, and scheduling
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Comfortable with ERP or planning systems (Brewman experience a plus)
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Effective communicator across cross-functional teams
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Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
Desirable:
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Qualifications in production planning or supply chain (e.g. APICS, CILT)
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Experience across multi-site operations
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Knowledge of inventory and WIP best practices
What We Offer
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A strategic and hands-on planning role with real business impact
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The opportunity to lead scheduling across two respected brewery brands
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Competitive salary and company benefits
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Ongoing training and development within a collaborative team
Apply now and help shape the future of production planning in a dynamic and growing brewery group