Production Planner

Overview

Production Shift Planner role within high-volume short shelf-life manufacturing environment. You will sit at the heart of the operation, owning the plan, managing constant change and keeping production flowing when things don’t go to plan.

• Creating and owning accurate production plans to maximise service and control cost
• Planning materials, labour and lines alongside Production, Hygiene and Engineering
• Managing customer orders and updating plans in real time
• Monitoring live production vs plan and reacting quickly to change
• Coordinating transport with hauliers to ensure cost‑effective scheduling
• Purchasing key raw materials and managing supplier communication
• Escalating operational issues when required
• Supporting the development of robust planning processes for future growth

• Experience planning in a fast‑paced manufacturing / FMCG / food environment
• Confidence planning independently on shift
• Strong Excel capability (tested during interview)
• Comfortable making decisions quickly under pressure
• Clear communicator, organised, resilient and solution‑focused

Shifts:

Wednesday – Saturday (4 on / 3 off)

Rotating hours:
Week 1 7am – 5pm, Week 2 10am – 8pm

Salary: £38,000 (fixed)

Benefits:
Pension, 26.5 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), health cash plan