Fresh Produce Production Planner: Optimize Plans & Stock

MorePeople; Bilsthorpe CP; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

MorePeople is partnering with a fresh produce business to hire a Factory Planner. You will help keep production running efficiently, ensure stock is correctly positioned, and support daily plan delivery.

Reporting to the Planning Manager, the role blends production planning, stock control, reporting and cross‑department collaboration across production, technical and farming teams. You’ll focus on cost, waste and performance while pursuing continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience with planning in food manufacturing or fresh produce environments.
• Strong numerical ability and data-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication across departments.
• Cost-conscious approach with waste reduction focus.
• Ability to adapt to new systems and technologies, including BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Produce daily and four-week production plans, with weekend coverage when needed.
• Monitor EDI order flows and ensure accurate, efficient processing.
• Maintain optimal stock levels with cross‑functional coordination with technical, farming and operations teams.
• Track production performance and KPIs, and identify efficiency improvements.
• Manage packaging, consumables, pallets and other materials, including stock checks and supplier portals.
• Generate cost, stock and performance reports to support decision-making.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve processes.
• Provide cover for Planning Manager and support cross-department projects.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Cost awareness

Adaptability

Tools

EDI

Retail systems

Excel

Production planning systems

Job description

MorePeople is partnering with a fresh produce business to hire a Factory Planner. You will help keep production running efficiently, ensure stock is correctly positioned, and support daily plan delivery.

Reporting to the Planning Manager, the role blends production planning, stock control, reporting and cross‑department collaboration across production, technical and farming teams. You’ll focus on cost, waste and performance while pursuing continuous improvement.