FMCG Production Planner — Lean, OTIF & 6-Week Plan

strukta Group Ltd; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wealmoor is seeking a Production Planner to sit at our Atherstone site. You will own real-time, integrated production planning, balancing labour, produce, packaging, equipment and transport to optimise yield and on-time delivery.

You will maintain a rolling 6-week plan and a 7-day weekly plan, addressing variances promptly and ensuring OTIFAQAC targets are met. This full-time role demands strong data skills and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience of planning in a complex FMCG manufacturing environment.
• At least 4 years' continuous experience applying Lean Manufacturing and Just-in-Time principles.
• Confident with ERP systems, and ability to efficiently handle large data sets and statistical analysis to drive informed decisions.
• Strong Excel skills, Power BI or similar data analytical tools.
• Experience with fresh produce, perishables, or short-shelf-life stock management is advantageous.
• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain rolling 6-week and weekly 7-day production plans, aligning daily sales forecasting with operational capacity.
• Proactively monitor and manage variances between forecast and actual orders, adjusting the daily plan in real time to protect OEE and on-time-in-full delivery at quality at cost (OTIFAQAC).
• Coordinate resource requirements across labour, produce, packaging, equipment, storage and transport to ensure smooth, on-time delivery.
• Maintain planning KPIs and produce periodic reports, escalating risks to the business in a timely manner.
• Train floor teams and lead process changes to ensure effective execution of the production plan on the shop floor. Supervise, appraise and develop direct reports (Operations Process Engineers), building cross-functional trust through clear communication.
• Give particular focus to premium, short-season crop and promotional periods, using KPI reporting to protect variable margins.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Just-in-Time

ERP systems

Excel

Power BI

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Tools

ERP software

BI tools

Job description

Wealmoor is seeking a Production Planner to sit at our Atherstone site. You will own real-time, integrated production planning, balancing labour, produce, packaging, equipment and transport to optimise yield and on-time delivery.

You will maintain a rolling 6-week plan and a 7-day weekly plan, addressing variances promptly and ensuring OTIFAQAC targets are met. This full-time role demands strong data skills and collaboration across teams.