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Operations Planner – Penrith - Full-time (shift-based) + £35,
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Posted 11 September Salary £35, DOE LocationPenrith Job type Discipline Agricultural & Farm Services ReferenceGH--1
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Operations Planner
Operations Planner – Penrith - Full-time (shift-based) + £35, DOE
The Job:
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a detail-focused Operations Planner to join a well-established feed mill operation in Penrith. This is a key role responsible for raw material planning, production scheduling, dispatch, stock management, and administration to support compliance with Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards.
- Plan incoming raw materials, sample, check paperwork on delivery, and allocate to raw material bins
- Carry out all weighbridge activities
- Plan night production, coordinating with transport to ensure the correct product and quantity is available
- Dispatch finished product in line with loading sheets
- Ensure stock inventory is regularly checked and maintained
- Source and order mill spares, consumables, and services as require
- Assist with administration of Health & Safety, Quality, and EnvIronmental compliance, maintaining ISO, ISO, and ISO systems
- Assist with FLT cover and general mill cover, including preparation of micro additives, checking vehicles, and other tasks as needed
- Liaise with colleagues across the mill and office to ensure tasks are carried out efficiently and cost-effectively
- Raise purchase orders through P2P, receipting against work completed, and maintaining discipline of the system
- Report and monitor OTIF (On Time in Full) performance, managing actions to resolve issues, and reporting tier information to site management
- Complete stock takes and manage formulations
- Oversee vehicle loading and dispatch processes
- Complete monthly SMR reports
- Enter KPI data into the portal, monitor KPI trends, and publish graphs monthly
The Company:
Agricultural Recruitment Specialists® are a leading recruitment agency dedicated to the agriculture, food, horticulture, equestrian, animal health, and rural sectors. We recruit across sales, management, marketing, operations, and technical and engineering fields, including international and senior-level positions.
Our services include bespoke recruitment solutions, executive search, candidate profiling, knowledge sharing, targeted advertising, and comprehensive recruitment support.
The Candidate:
- Previous experience in a planning, production, or logistics role, ideally within feed milling, manufacturing, or agriculture
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure
- Confident in stock management, scheduling, and reporting
- IT literate with strong data management skills; knowledge of P2P systems desirable
- Understanding of ISO standards (,, ) is highly advantageous
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work across departments
- Flexible, proactive, and willing to assist with wider mill operations as required
The Package:
- Salary: £35, DOE
- Hours: 4 on – 4 off, 12-hour shifts
- Option under review: reducing Sunday shift hours and banking the extra hours to be claimed during the week