Production Planning Team Leader

• Join a leading FMCG Manufacturing Business
• Opportunity to drive improvement in planning function

This opportunity is with a successful business in the FMCG sector

• Manage a small team in the development and delivery of production planning schedules to meet operational goals
• Coordinate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely availability of resources.
• Monitor production work flows and identify potential bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with internal departments and suppliers to align production plans with project requirements.
• Attend daily S&OP meetings
• Generate reports and analyse data to support decision-making processes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards in all planning activities.
• Proactively address issues that may impact production time lines.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement and supply chain function.

A successful Production Planner should have:

• Experience as a team leader/manager in a production planning environment
• Proficiency in using planning and scheduling software tools.
• Strong analytic and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Understanding of procurement and supply chain processes.

• Excellent benefits package including pension, life assurance, private health care
• Supportive company culture focused on operational efficiency and excellence.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Production Planner we encourage you to apply today!