Planning Manager - Dronfield - Food/FMCG Manufacturing - New!

ZipRecruiter; Dronfield; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Dronfield is seeking a Planning Manager to lead the planning team. You will manage production schedules, work closely with logistics and supply chain to ensure timely deliveries, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. This role offers competitive salary, benefits, and clear growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for growth and progression

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in planning/factory scheduling, preferably in bakery or food.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills required.
• SAP/ERP experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 6 planners.
• Own daily and future production plans.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to ensure timely deliveries.
• Investigate planning challenges and drive improvements.

Skills

Planning/factory scheduling experience

Strong Excel skills

SAP/ERP experience

Capacity planning knowledge

Logistics and supply chain understanding

Proactive problem-solver

Leadership skills

Tools

SAP/ERP

Excel

Job description

Overview

Planning Manager – Food/FMCG

Dronfield | Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm (flexible)

Salary: £51,000 + Benefits

We’re looking for a Planning Manager to lead our planning team and take ownership of daily and future production plans. You’ll work with production, logistics, and supply chain to make sure every bake is delivered on time and to the highest standard.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 6 planners
• Own daily, short-term, and long-term production plans (ambient & frozen)
• Ensure service levels, plan attainment, and stock build targets are achieved
• Plan bake schedules across multiple production lines
• Carry out capacity modelling to balance short- and long-term needs
• Collaborate with production, logistics, inbound/outbound, and supply teams
• Use SAP/ERP and Excel to forecast, analyse data, and optimise performance
• Investigate planning challenges and drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Experience in planning/factory scheduling (bakery or food industry a bonus)
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills
• SAP/ERP experience
• Knowledge of capacity planning, forecasting, and line capability
• Understanding of ingredients, logistics, and supply chain operations
• Proactive problem-solver with strong leadership skills
• Ambitious and ready to step up into a senior role

Why join us?

• Lead a key planning function in a fast-paced bakery environment
• Monday–Friday hours with flexibility
• Competitive salary + benefits
• Clear opportunities for growth and progression

Apply now and take the next step in your planning career!