FMCG Production Planner — Optimize Daily Output

Greencore Group plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company share save scheme

Competitive matched pension

Life insurance up to 4x salary

Job summary

Greencore Group plc is seeking a Planner to create daily production plans, manage stock levels and ensure the factory runs efficiently to meet customer demand. You will forecast requirements, track performance and identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce costs.

You will act as a key link between departments, communicating effectively with colleagues and customers to support smooth operational performance every day, with site-based hours at a West London site.

Qualifications

• Experience in a planning role within a fast-paced FMCG environment.
• Strong numerical ability with data analysis and decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient IT user, particularly Excel.
• Proactive problem solver with initiative.
• Highly organised with adaptable prioritisation.
• Collaborative with stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented in planning, forecasting and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritise production to maximise efficiency while meeting customer service targets.
• Manage stock levels across finished goods, WIP and offsite inventory.
• Monitor factory performance daily, ensuring strong operational flow and timely delivery.
• Forecast production needs to support material availability and labour planning.
• Track, analyse and improve KPIs to support continuous operational excellence.
• Collaborate effectively across teams and communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and implement improvements to reduce costs, enhance efficiency and optimise planning processes.

Skills

Planning experience

Numerical analysis

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Job description

Greencore Group plc is seeking a Planner to create daily production plans, manage stock levels and ensure the factory runs efficiently to meet customer demand. You will forecast requirements, track performance and identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce costs.

You will act as a key link between departments, communicating effectively with colleagues and customers to support smooth operational performance every day, with site-based hours at a West London site.