Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are looking for an experienced Production Planner for a leading Leicestershire based food manufacturer This is a permanent position direct with our client The Job: Issue effective and efficient daily and weekly production schedules for all bakeries to optimise customer service (high SKU mix) Re-develop the planning and forecasting system. Work closely with the bakeries to continuously improve the planning process. Work closely with Stock Control and Production Manager to ensure all raw materials, equipment and manning is in place for production This will is suited to planners more experienced with planning based on people i.e. number and skills available rather than about equipment and machine capacity Key Tasks: Develop a weekly plan Convert the weekly plan to a daily schedule and issue to all bakeries Build and maintain the long term weekly forecast Analyse data and generate reports on production metrics, such as efficiency and utilization Lead planning meetings Resolve scheduling conflicts and adjust production schedules as needed Find ways to improve productivity and reduce costs Align available raw materials, equipment and manning with Stock Control and Production Manager Ensure Health Safety and Food Safety standards are maintained. To carry out any reasonable request made of you by your Manager. The hours of work are Monday to Friday 8am-5pm Salary is £35k The person: Proven experience working as a production planner - doesn't necessarily have to be from a food production as this role is about people planning rather than about machines and equipment etc Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent organisational and time management skills Good communication and influencing skills Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications Have their own transport due to location LEC03