Job Role: Production Planner Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 (Depending on Experience) Location: Leicester Type: Full-Time / Permanent Hours / Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday // 8:30am - 17:30pm Immediate Start Available Overview: The Flavour Network are partnered with a leading business in the food manufacturing sector, to recruit a production planner to join their team. The Production Planner sits at the heart of the operation, coordinating between suppliers, production, logistics, and more, ensuring smooth day-to-day planning and delivery of high-quality products to major customers. Key Responsibilities for the Production Planner: * Develop and maintain accurate production plans to maximize efficiency while meeting customer demand. * Ensure plans account for material availability, labour, and production capacity. * Process customer orders, update production schedules, and communicate changes to internal teams and third parties. * Liaise with hauliers to ensure timely delivery and collection, optimizing vehicle scheduling for cost-effectiveness. * Track performance against the production plan and address any discrepancies. * Support the development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives. Essential Requirements for the Production Planner: * 3 years in a production planning or supply chain role within a manufacturing environment is essential. * Familiarity with supply chain processes in food manufacturing or FMCG environments. * Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally. * Ability to remain calm under pressure, think on your feet, and handle multiple priorities * Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience with supply chain systems