A well-established food manufacturing business is looking for an experienced Production Planner to take ownership of end-to-end production scheduling in a dynamic, high-volume environment.
The Opportunity
This is a permanent, full-time on-site role sitting at the heart of operations - bridging planning, procurement, sales, and production to keep product flowing efficiently from intake through to dispatch. You'll be working in a close-knit team known for its inclusive culture and long-tenured staff.
What You'll Be Doing
- Build and manage rolling production plans aligned to sales forecasts, capacity, and inventory positions
- Act as the central point of contact between Processing, Purchasing, QA, Dispatch, and Sales teams
- Proactively identify and resolve supply disruptions, yield variances, and scheduling conflicts
- Drive data accuracy across work orders, material usage, and schedule changes
- Support the business through a transition from spreadsheet-based planning to a dedicated production scheduling platform
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across planning, waste reduction, and operational efficiency
- Multiple years in a production planning or scheduling role within food manufacturing, FMCG, or a perishable goods environment
- Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Production Planning or related field
- Strong Excel skills; exposure to ERP or production planning software highly regarded
- HACCP/GMP knowledge an advantage
- A calm, solutions-focused operator who can manage competing demands without dropping the ball
This business is proud of its people-first environment - diverse, practical, and fast-paced, with a team that genuinely sticks around. If you value stability, clear purpose, and being part of a high-performing operational team, you'll fit right in.
