Production and Raw Materials Planner

Robinsons Brewery; Stockport; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic family brewery in Stockport seeks a Production & Raw Material Planner to manage raw material procurement and production schedules. The ideal candidate will have extensive planning experience in fast-paced production environments and strong communication skills. Join us to play a central role in our production operations and contribute to our commitment to quality and service.

Benefits

Great place to work

Continuous improvement opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a planning role within a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong procurement knowledge and supplier management experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage weekly production schedules that meet business and customer needs.
• Procure raw materials, packaging, and outsourced services timely.
• Monitor and reconcile stock levels, forecast requirements, and respond to changes.

Skills

Planning experience in fast-paced production

Procurement knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

IT skills (Excel, ERP)

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Overview

Production & Raw Material Planner

Location: Unicorn Packaging Centre (U.P.C.), Stockport
Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday (flexible between 7am–5pm)
Salary: £38,699.25

Join the Robinsons Family Brewery

We are one of the UK’s oldest family-run breweries with an exciting future. At Robinsons Brewery, we pride ourselves on our heritage, quality, and people. We're looking for a dynamic and organised Production & Raw Material Planner to support our Bottling Operations team and help keep our production line running efficiently.

The Role

As our new Production & Raw Material Planner, you will be at the heart of our production operations — managing raw material procurement, creating production schedules, and collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure everything runs like clockwork.

You'll balance supply and demand, keep communication flowing with our contract customers, and constantly look for ways to improve efficiency and reduce cost — all while making sure the beer keeps flowing!

Key Responsibilities

• Create and manage weekly production schedules that meet business and customer needs.
• Procure raw materials, packaging, and outsourced services in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Monitor and reconcile stock levels, forecast requirements, and respond quickly to changes.
• Liaise with contract customers and internal teams to manage forecasts and availability.
• Ensure all packaging materials meet FIC and Portman Group compliance requirements.
• Lead planning meetings, resolve production challenges, and manage supplier relationships.
• Maintain accuracy in purchasing systems and support with KPI reporting and audits.

What We’re Looking For

Must-Have:

• Proven experience in a planning role within a fast-paced production environment
• Strong procurement knowledge and supplier management experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Hands-on, proactive, and detail-focused with a drive for results
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to make sound decisions quickly
• High-level IT and admin skills (Excel, ERP systems etc.)

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with Microsoft Business Central or similar ERP systems
• Experience in the FMCG or food & beverage industry

Working With...

You’ll be a key part of our Production Support Team, collaborating closely with:

• Bottling & Engineering Teams
• Quality Assurance
• Brewing & Sales
• Warehousing & Logistics
• Contract Customers

Why Join Robinsons Brewery?

We’re committed to being a Great Place to Work, where our people thrive and feel part of a proud legacy. We support our teams to:

• Delight our customers through reliability and exceptional service
• Beat our targets by improving systems and processes
• Do the right thing by acting with integrity, responsibility, and care

Grow With Us

You'll play a vital role in how we deliver products to our customers — and you’ll be central to our journey of continuous improvement. From 2026, you’ll also help embed Microsoft Business Central into our production planning, ensuring future-ready operations.

Ready to Apply?

If you're a motivated planner with a passion for precision, systems, and great service – we’d love to hear from you.