Job Description
A growing FMCG manufacturing business has created a new role for a Planning Team Leader to take ownership of production planning, materials control and stock management across a fast-paced manufacturing operation.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on, improving processes and bringing structure to a busy environment. The business is looking for someone with a strong character who can challenge the status quo, introduce better ways of working and help drive operational performance across the site.
The Role:
* Managing day-to-day production planning and materials control activities
* Creating and communicating daily production schedules
* Raising production orders and supporting factory operations across a 7-day operation
* Managing raw material and packaging stock levels to support customer demand
* Placing purchase orders and supplier call-offs
* Supporting stock reconciliation, stock counts and inventory accuracy
* Monitoring stock availability while reducing waste and obsolete stock risk
* Supporting new product launches and supplier set up within the ERP system
* Maintaining and updating operational master data and BOM information
* Supporting seasonal peaks, promotional activity and changing customer demand
* Working closely with operations, customer care, sales and suppliers
* Attending daily production meetings and driving planning improvements
* Identifying opportunities to improve planning processes, communication and efficiencies
Experience and knowledge:
* Experience within planning, scheduling or materials control in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment
* Food manufacturing experience would be highly advantageous
* Strong systems and analytical skills
* Someone confident challenging processes and implementing improvements
* Comfortable working in a busy manufacturing environment where priorities can change quickly
* Good stock control and inventory management understanding
* Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships across departments
* Experience using ERP systems such as Business Central or Navision would be beneficial
* Previous supervisory or team leadership exposure is helpful, but this role is far more about attitude, ownership and operational strength than managing a large team
Why Apply?
* Opportunity to join a growing and evolving FMCG business
* Genuine chance to make an impact and improve processes
* Broad, hands-on operational role with plenty of variety
* Supportive leadership team with room to develop
* Part of a larger global organisation with long-term stability