Operations Planner – Penrith

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; North East; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Operations Planner for a full-time position in Penrith. This role focuses on raw material planning, production scheduling, and stock management within a well-established feed mill operation. The ideal candidate should possess strong organisational skills and experience in logistics or production. The package includes a salary of £35,000 and shift work of 4 on – 4 off, 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in planning, production, or logistics role.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• IT literate with strong data management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan incoming raw materials and oversee inventory checks.
• Dispatch finished product in line with loading sheets.
• Manage compliance with Health & Safety and quality standards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Data management skills

Tools

P2P systems

Job description

Overview

Operations Planner – Penrith - Full-time (shift-based) • £35,000. Reporting to: Production Manager. An excellent opportunity has arisen for a detail-focused Operations Planner to join a well-established feed mill operation in Penrith. This role is responsible for raw material planning, production scheduling, dispatch, stock management, and administration to support compliance with Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan incoming raw materials, sample, check paperwork on delivery, and allocate to raw material bins
• Carry out all weighbridge activities
• Plan night production, coordinating with transport to ensure the correct product and quantity is available
• Dispatch finished product in line with loading sheets
• Ensure stock inventory is regularly checked and maintained
• Source and order mill spares, consumables, and services as required
• Assist with administration of Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental compliance, maintaining ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 systems
• Assist with FLT cover and general mill cover, including preparation of micro additives, checking vehicles, and other tasks as needed
• Liaise with colleagues across the mill and office to ensure tasks are carried out efficiently and cost-effectively
• Raise purchase orders through P2P, receipting against work completed, and maintaining discipline of the system
• Report and monitor OTIF (On Time in Full) performance, managing actions to resolve issues, and reporting tier information to site management
• Complete stock takes and manage formulations
• Oversee vehicle loading and dispatch processes
• Complete monthly SMR reports
• Enter KPI data into the portal, monitor KPI trends, and publish graphs monthly

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a planning, production, or logistics role, ideally within feed milling, manufacturing, or agriculture
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure
• Confident in stock management, scheduling, and reporting
• IT literate with strong data management skills; knowledge of P2P systems desirable
• Understanding of ISO standards (45001, 14001, 50001) is highly advantageous
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across departments
• Flexible, proactive, and willing to assist with wider mill operations as required

Package

• Salary: £35,000
• Hours: 4 on – 4 off, 12-hour shifts
• Option under review: reducing Sunday shift hours and banking the extra hours to be claimed during the week

Please email your CV to Grace Hartwell, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, [e-mail]