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Production Planner – Penrith - Permanent - Full-time + £31,
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Posted 11 September Salary £31, LocationPenrith Job type Discipline Agricultural & Farm Services ReferenceGH--2
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Operations Planner
Operations Planner – Penrith - Permanent - Full-time + £31,
The Job::
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a detail-focused Operations Planner to join a well-established feed mill operation in Penrith. This is a key role responsible for raw material planning, production scheduling, dispatch, stock management, and administration to support compliance with Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards.
- Plan incoming raw materials, sample, check paperwork on delivery, and allocate to raw material bins
- Carry out all weighbridge activities
- Plan night production, coordinating with transport to ensure the correct product and quantity is available
- Dispatch finished product in line with loading sheets
- Ensure stock inventory is regularly checked and maintained
- Source and order mill spares, consumables, and services as required
- Assist with administration of Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental compliance, maintaining ISO, ISO, and ISO systems
- Assist with FLT cover and general mill cover, including preparation of micro additives, checking vehicles, and other tasks as needed
- Liaise with colleagues across the mill and office to ensure tasks are carried out efficiently and cost-effectively
- Raise purchase orders through P2P, receipting against work completed and maintaining discipline of the system
- Report and monitor OTIF (On Time in Full) performance, managing actions to resolve issues, and reporting tier information to site management
- Complete stock takes and manage formulations
- Oversee vehicle loading and dispatch processes
- Complete monthly SMR reports
- Enter KPI data into the portal, monitor KPI trends, and publish graphs monthly
The Candidate:
- Previous experience in a planning, production, or logistics role, ideally within feed milling, manufacturing, or agriculture
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure
- Confident in stock management, scheduling, and reporting
- IT literate with strong data management skills; knowledge of P2P systems desirable
- Understanding of ISO standards (,, ) is highly advantageous
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work across departments
- Flexible, proactive, and willing to assist with wider mill operations as required
The Package:
- Salary: £31,
- Overtime available at 1.5x the standard rate
- Rolling 3-shift schedule:
- Week 1: 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday to Saturday (1 Saturday in 3)
- Week 2: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday to Friday
- Week 3: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday