Lead Production Planner - Food Manufacturing

Workforce Staffing Ltd; Twigworth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce Staffing Ltd in Ledbury, Herefordshire is seeking an experienced Production Planning & Materials Control Lead to join a fast-paced food manufacturing business. You will own production schedules, secure material availability and drive operational performance.

The role requires strong planning, ERP/MRP experience, and the ability to collaborate with Production, Warehouse, Logistics and Customer Service.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning and materials control.
• Background in food manufacturing or FMCG preferred.
• Strong scheduling and materials planning experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP and inventory management.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop daily, weekly and medium-term production schedules.
• Ensure plans align with demand, capacity and material availability.
• Monitor stock levels and inventory accuracy.
• Adjust schedules to changing priorities.
• Lead planning meetings and guide the planning support function.
• Collaborate with Production, Warehouse, Logistics and Customer Service.
• Track KPIs and seek efficiency improvements.

Skills

Production planning

Materials control

Supply chain operations

ERP / MRP systems

Inventory management

Microsoft Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

Workforce Staffing Ltd in Ledbury, Herefordshire is seeking an experienced Production Planning & Materials Control Lead to join a fast-paced food manufacturing business. You will own production schedules, secure material availability and drive operational performance.

The role requires strong planning, ERP/MRP experience, and the ability to collaborate with Production, Warehouse, Logistics and Customer Service.