A market-leading FMCG business require a Production Planning Team Leader to lead site planning, scheduling, and team delivery activities. Applicants need strong planning experience gained within a production, manufacturing, food, or FMCG or environment, with a proven ability to lead teams and deliver against demanding schedules.
The Production Planning Team Leader will be responsible for coordinating and delivering production activities across. The role would suit a hands-on and organised planning professional, who can combine planning, labour management, and leadership to drive performance in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
* Generate, manage, and deliver daily and weekly production plans
* Lead labour planning and forecasting to optimise efficiency and resource allocation
* Track production plan progress and adjust plans to ensure "on time, in full" delivery
* Lead, coach, and develop production teams including training, absence, and performance management
* Drive continuous improvement and LEAN initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance output
* Coordination with internal teams
Qualifications
* Production planning, scheduling, or operations experience
* Strong understanding of labour planning, production control, and cost awareness
* Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams
* Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
* Continuous improvement mindset (Lean / 5S experience beneficial)
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