Excel-Driven Food Production & Materials Planner

ADM; Little Walden; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM is seeking a Production Planner to translate forecasts and customer orders into feasible production plans. You will work with Operations to ensure plans are executed efficiently and to resolve production issues quickly, coordinating across processes to balance materials, equipment, and manpower.

Ideal candidates will have strong Excel and ERP capabilities, an eye for detail, and the ability to plan, prioritise, and communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Operations teams to ensure production plans are executed effectively and production issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Coordinate workflow across processes and products, ensuring the appropriate allocation of materials, equipment, and manpower.
• Determine manpower, equipment, and raw material requirements to meet production demands.
• Plan and prioritize operations to achieve optimal performance and minimize delays.
• Schedule the use of ingredients and materials to ensure efficient and uninterrupted production.
• Monitor material supply flow and identify any shortages or bottlenecks that may impact production.
• Develop and communicate the weekly production plan to all relevant Operations teams.
• Ensure sufficient inventory cover is maintained to meet customer demand requirements.
• Coordinate workflow for one or multiple product lines to support efficient production operations.
• Collect and analyse production output information, including finished goods volumes, waste levels, and other key performance metrics.

Skills

Planning

Analytical skills

Excel

ERP systems

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ADM is seeking a Production Planner to translate forecasts and customer orders into feasible production plans. You will work with Operations to ensure plans are executed efficiently and to resolve production issues quickly, coordinating across processes to balance materials, equipment, and manpower.

Ideal candidates will have strong Excel and ERP capabilities, an eye for detail, and the ability to plan, prioritise, and communicate effectively.