Onsite Bakery Planning Manager – Lead with Autonomy

Manpower 2Sisters; Dronfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Planning Manager to oversee and develop a team of planners at Gunstones Bakery in Dronfield. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in planning, excellent analytical skills with SAP and Excel, and be ready to take ownership of production planning processes. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for career growth and progression.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

50% discount for friends and family

Cycle2Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a planning or factory scheduling role, preferably in food or bakery.
• Strong data analysis skills and reporting experience.
• Understanding of logistics and supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 6 planners for effective production planning.
• Manage bake schedules and production plans.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure alignment.

Skills

Planning expertise

Reporting experience using Excel

Leadership skills

Knowledge of capacity planning

Analytical skills with SAP/ERP

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

A leading food manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Planning Manager to oversee and develop a team of planners at Gunstones Bakery in Dronfield. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in planning, excellent analytical skills with SAP and Excel, and be ready to take ownership of production planning processes. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for career growth and progression.