Production Planner
Northampton
Permanent - full time
£30-35,000
FMCG | Proper forward-planning, not firefighting
What you’ll actually be doing
* Ensure all activities are carried out according with the production plan including plan, releasing and matching jobs.
* Ensure all productivity and efficiencies are met.
* Monitor raw materials, ensuring the correct parameters are maintained.
* Review our customer stock holding /Finished product stock to not keep aged stock.
* Retain a culture of teamwork through involvement and development of team members.
* Supporting our colleagues with optimizing the systems, to maximize its key functions.
* Supporting the CS teams where necessary on Sales Order parameters, and managing costs associated with changes, inefficient pack formats and storage.
What they're looking for:
* 3+ years' planning experience within FMCG.
* Strong attention to detail (the kind that actually catches things).
* Proper problem-solving skills - spotting issues before they exist.
* Good operational understanding, end-to-end.
* Confidence with Excel, any decent MRP system.
* Someone who can organise, communicate, and keep things on track without drama.
* A naturally calm, structured, team-focused way of working.
Culture & values
This is a business built on quality, responsibility, sustainability, independence, and genuine long-term relationships. No egos, no chaos, no blame culture. Just people who want to do things properly and take pride in the work.
Extras
* Holidays: 25/ year & 1 day birthday
* Bonus (Annual)
* Private medical insurance, Life Insurance, Discounts Platform
* Pension: 5% Company contribution + minimum 4% Employee contribution
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