FMCG Production Planner: Schedule & Deliver

The People Co.; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading organization in food manufacturing is seeking a Production Planner to support scheduling and planning activities. This on-site role involves optimizing production capacity, ensuring timely delivery, and improving operational processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in production planning, strong communication skills, and a degree in Supply Chain. Benefits include personal development opportunities, health cash plans, and flexible pay schemes, making it an excellent opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

Personal development and training opportunities

Health cash plan

Subsidised gym membership

Discretionary bonus

Flexible pay scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning or scheduling in FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Strong communicator able to perform under pressure.
• Exceptional organizational skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan customer orders efficiently to maximise production capacity.
• Allocate raw materials for all scheduled work orders.
• Liaise with Purchasing and Quality teams regarding raw materials.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Communication

Organizational skills

Excel

MRP platforms

Planning tools

Education

Degree in Supply Chain or related discipline

Tools

Orchestrate

Job description

A market-leading organization in food manufacturing is seeking a Production Planner to support scheduling and planning activities. This on-site role involves optimizing production capacity, ensuring timely delivery, and improving operational processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in production planning, strong communication skills, and a degree in Supply Chain. Benefits include personal development opportunities, health cash plans, and flexible pay schemes, making it an excellent opportunity for career growth.