Production Planner
Birmingham South
Up to GBP 38,000 pa + Benefits
Monday : Friday
About the Company
A leading high quality food manufacturer and key supplier to major UK supermarkets, is looking for a ProductionPlanner. With a growing product range and a commitment to excellence, the business is looking for a Production Planner to support operations and drive efficiency.
This is a fast:paced, dynamic role overseeing over 100+ SKUs, ensuring seamless production planning while working cross functionallywith key departments.
Why Join?
Career development opportunities in a growing business
Work alongside a skilled and collaborative supply chain team
Competitive salary and benefits package
Key Responsibilities:
: Plan and manage daily production schedules, ensuring alignment with machinery availability and efficiency
: Monitor forward forecasts to ensure all products are delivered on time and in full
: Collaborate with the Commercial team to align production with customer requirements
: Plan for promotions, product changes, and new product launches
: Liaise with internal teams, including Maintenance, Prep, and Production, to ensure materials and labour availability
: Troubleshoot production planning challenges, working cross:functionally to find solutions
: Attend daily meetings to communicate updates and required actions
Ideal Candidate:
Experience in food manufacturing : Essential
Strong planning and problem:solving skills in a fast:paced environment
Proficiency in Excel : High level
Experience using MRP or ERP systems : Oracle knowledge beneficial
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross:functionally
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a fast:growing business, apply now.