FMCG Production Planner — Schedule, Optimize & Improve

Northwood; Telford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Production Planner to join their dynamic team in Telford. The role involves creating production schedules, managing stock levels, and optimizing production efficiency. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in production planning, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This position offers a chance to make a real impact in a thriving manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Company pension

Life assurance

Free company products

Free on-site parking

Discounts on food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms

Wellness programmes

Free early access to pay scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a production planning or scheduling role.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Proactive problem-solving, anticipating issues before they arise.
• Detail-oriented planning with a sharp eye for accuracy.
• Clear and adaptive communication, ensuring stakeholders are informed and aligned.

Responsibilities

• Create and issue production schedules aligning with demand and capacity.
• React swiftly to machine breakdowns, labour constraints, and material shortages.
• Optimise production efficiency by balancing priorities and site capacity.
• Manage stock levels, monitor slow-moving inventory, and reduce waste.
• Coordinate outbound transport and inter-site stock transfers.

Skills

Production planning

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Communication

Commercial awareness

Continuous improvement

Microsoft Office/365

Tools

Excel

Job description

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Production Planner to join their dynamic team in Telford. The role involves creating production schedules, managing stock levels, and optimizing production efficiency. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in production planning, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This position offers a chance to make a real impact in a thriving manufacturing environment.