Lt;strong>Role: Production Planning & Purchasing
Location: Peterborough
Hours: 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000
This is a key position within a small, collaborative business where you’ll influence strategy while remaining operationally involved in day-to-day planning and resource management.
You’ll oversee production planning, purchasing, stock control, compliance and warehouse operations — ensuring the business runs efficiently, profitably and ready to grow into new markets.
What’s in it for you?
* Career progression opportunities
* Salary - negotiable depending on experience
* Small management team with real influence on business decisions
* Opportunity to shape the role and develop processes
What will you be doing?
* Lead production planning at both strategic and daily operational levels
* Ensure raw materials are available to meet manufacturing schedules
* Manage stock levels, supplier performance and purchasing targets
* Negotiate supplier pricing and manage supplier relationships
* Monitor production efficiency and identify cost-saving improvements
* Maintain ISO, FSC and environmental compliance standards
Experience/qualifications required:
* Production planning or production management experience
* Purchasing and supplier negotiation experience
* Background in manufacturing (labour-intensive environment desirable)
* Knowledge of ISO quality systems (ISO 9001 preferred)
* Experience with stock control and resource planning
* Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
Apply now or contact Kelly to arrange a confidential discussion.