Production Planner; Training & Development

Overview

Production Planner — £30,000-£33,000 + Training & Development + Holiday + Pension
• 4 ON 4 OFF (DAYS ONLY)
• Bilsthorpe, Nottinghamshire (commutable from: Newark, Mansfield, Nottingham, Worksop, Retford).

Are you a Production Planner with some Supply chain experience looking for a new challenge with a successful company who are continuing to expand, whilst retaining a family feel and a great culture within their passionate & dedicated teams?

This well-established, family run, food production company has built its reputation over the years and has a loyal client base throughout the UK. They pride themselves on strong sustainability & Environmental values and strive to reach their goals with innovative ideas.

On offer is a varied & interesting role where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of production planning within the business. Reporting directly to the Planning Manager, this position is responsible for delivering key performance indicators, managing EDI order flows, and maintaining optimal stock levels. The role includes producing production plans, providing cover for the Planning Manager, and ensuring seamless communication across departments.

With a strong focus on continuous improvement, waste reduction, costing and team development, the Planner also oversees stock management, reporting, and supports additional project work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

This is a fantastic position for a candidate who is looking to develop their career in an interesting role with a company who are committed to their staff and offer continuous support with personal development and training opportunities available.

• Produce daily and evening production plans & monitor production performance & report daily to the Planning Manager and deliver against planned KPIs
• Coordinate with all departments to maintain stock levels based on external variables & maintain a cost-focused approach in all planning activities
• Challenge operational performance to reduce waste and support continuous improvement
• Conduct physical stock checks, ordering, expediting, monitoring stock levels, and updating supplier portals & produce ad hoc reports (e.g. costings, stock usage, performance)
• Monitor EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) to ensure efficient order processing; resolve system errors with IT support as required

• Proven experience in a planning role & familiar with stock management systems (training given)
• Strong attention to detail, excellent communication & problem-solving and leadership skills, confident & resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) AI tools & Business Intelligence (BI) systems with the ability to adapt to new technologies and systems, and drive change effectively
• Full driving license & transport due to location of the site
• Looking to work for a company who value their staff & actively promote ongoing development

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER = RTR (phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sarah Hibberd at Rise Technical Recruitment.

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The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates