Production Planner
Location: Canterbury
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Production Planning
About the Role:
We are seeking a proactive Production Planner to join our team in Canterbury. You'll manage the day-to-day operations of the planning department, ensuring customer orders are processed on time, stock is allocated correctly, and compliance with internal procedures and health & safety regulations is maintained. You will also support production departments and foster strong customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
Process customer orders efficiently
Allocate stock according to specifications and internal rules
Support production teams (PH, QC, Despatch) with order and stock information
Complete daily tasks assigned by the Account Manager
Communicate potential issues with order completion to the Account Manager
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
Optimise stock usage to achieve the best financial results
Maximise production efficiency through grading and packing line coordination
Ensure proper stock rotation across all departments
Skills & Experience:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Excellent numeracy, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities
A team player with good relationship-building skills
Previous experience in production planning (desirable)
Working Hours & Pay Rates:
Working Hours: 5 days a week, 10-12 hours per day
Start Times: 6:30am for early shifts; during peak season, a second shift may be in place with start times between 10am-12pm (subject to production needs)
Weekend Availability: Required
Pay Rates:
Level 1: £12.94 per hour, overtime £16.18
Level 2: £14.19 per hour, overtime £17.74
Level 3: £15.18 per hour, overtime £18.98