Planning Manager

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

Planning Manager

Location: Gunstones Bakery, Dronfield - Onsite

Hours: Between 8 AM and 5 PM - Flexible

Role Type: Permanent, Full time

Competitive Salary + Good Package + Growth and Progression + Autonomy

About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group , one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across multiple sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories, including popular brands like Holland's pies. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.

About the Role

You’ll manage and develop a team of 6 planners while working closely with production, supply chain, inbound, outbound, and ingredients teams. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong planning expertise who is ready to go up a level and make a real impact.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading a team of 6 planners, ensuring effective daily and future production planning.
• Managing bake schedules across production lines (ambient and frozen).
• Building and controlling achievable production plans agreed with senior management.
• Ensuring service levels, stock availability, and plan attainment.
• Capacity modelling - balancing short-term priorities with long-term growth.
• Collaborating across production, logistics, and supply chain to keep everything aligned.
• Using SAP / ERP and Excel for forecasting, analysis, and line capability planning.
• Investigating issues and driving improvements in planning and logistics.

About You

Are you an experienced planner ready to step up and lead? We’re looking for a Planning Manager to join our Gunstones bakery team and take ownership of production planning, stock build, and capacity modelling - ensuring our customers always get the best service.

Key Skills

• Experience in a planning or factory scheduling role (food or bakery experience is a bonus).
• Strong reporting experience using Excel and data analysis skills, with SAP / ERP experience preferred.
• Knowledge of capacity planning, forecasting, and production line capability.
• An understanding of ingredients, logistics, and supply chain operations.
• A proactive, problem‑solving mindset with strong leadership skills
• Someone ambitious, ready to step up and take ownership of planning.

Benefits

• Refer a friend scheme
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year
• Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family (Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed's Easy Diner and Burger & Cocktails)
• Cycle2Work Scheme

Why Join Us?

As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasize promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.

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