Food Production Planner

Wise Employment Plymouth; Ashton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Food Production Planner for an established food manufacturing company in Cornwall. This permanent, on-site role offers a competitive salary, excellent bonus package, and benefits including training and a retirement savings plan. The successful candidate will have experience in planning or scheduling, strong Excel skills, and the ability to drive operational excellence.

Benefits

On the job training and development opportunities

Shift premiums for alternative hours

Retirement savings plan

Aviva Private Medical

Free parking

On-site gym

Subsidised canteen

Savings scheme

Free eye care vouchers

Long-service awards

Qualifications

• Previous planning or scheduling experience (preferably within food manufacturing).
• Strong knowledge of planning methods, Excel (advanced) and planning systems.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate manufacturing processes for smooth production flow.
• Build daily/weekly production plans that optimise resources.
• Liaise between departments to ensure excellent customer service.

Skills

Planning or scheduling experience

Knowledge of planning methods

Advanced Excel skills

Problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Tools

Aurora

System 21

Job description

Overview

Food Production Planners! Wise Employment are currently recruiting for a Food Production Planner for an established and successful food manufacturing company based in Callington, Cornwall.

This is an on‑site based permanent role working Friday to Monday 06.30am to 04.30pm. The role includes a competitive salary plus an excellent bonus package.

Benefits

• On the job training and development opportunities
• Shift premiums for alternative hours worked (if applicable)
• Retirement savings plan (with 4× salary life assurance)
• Aviva Private Medical (after qualifying period)
• Free parking
• On‑site gym which is free to use
• Subsidised canteen
• Savings scheme
• Free eye care vouchers (if using a PC)
• Long‑service awards
• Other benefits too

Responsibilities

This is an instrumental role as a Production Planner that we see you help to drive operational excellence within the business. You will direct and coordinate manufacturing processes to enable a smooth production flow, build daily/weekly/7‑day production plans that optimise resources, capacity and cost and liaise between departments to ensure excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Previous planning or scheduling experience (preferably within food manufacturing)
• Strong knowledge of planning methods, Excel (advanced) and planning systems (Aurora / System 21 are desirable)
• Strong attention to detail, excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills

If you are keen on progressing your career for a long‑standing and reputable company, earning a competitive salary, please email your CV via this job board or contact Wise Employment Plymouth.