Production Planner We are seeking an experienced and motivated Production Planner to join a dynamic team in the food manufacturing industry, specifically dealing with short-shelf-life products.
This role is crucial for supporting business objectives by effectively planning and scheduling production to meet customer demand in the most cost-efficient way.
If you're detail-oriented, highly numerate, and excel in collaborative environments, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities: Production Planning & Scheduling: Develop and maintain detailed production plans, balancing customer demand with capacity and inventory targets, particularly for short shelf-life products.
Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels to maintain an optimal balance between meeting customer needs and minimizing waste.
Performance Analysis: Regularly review and analyze production performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with production, quality control, logistics, sales, and NPD to ensure alignment across departments.
Continuous Improvement: Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing operational effectiveness.
KPIs: Support and drive departmental KPIs, continually striving to improve targets and standards.
Qualifications & Experience: Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English, with two A Levels preferred.
Strong understanding of planning fundamentals, with experience in a short shelf-life food manufacturing environment preferred.
Proficient in Planning/WMS and inventory control systems.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Key Attributes: Commercially focused with the ability to balance customer requirements with operational capabilities.
Strong initiative and a positive, results-oriented attitude.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work flexible hours as needed.
Collaborative team player who values people as the core asset of the organization.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive, high-performing team.
As a Production Planner, you will play a key role in managing the unique challenges of short shelf-life production, driving efficiency, and supporting operational success.