Production Controller (Food Manufacturing)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash back

Free on-site parking

Free products

Training

Enhanced overtime

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is assisting a well-established family-run business in Mansfield to recruit a Production Controller (Food Manufacturing). The role focuses on coordinating daily production schedules, stock management and planning operations within a FMCG environment, with training on the Sapiens ERP system provided.

You will work closely with planning, production, technical and farming teams to monitor factory performance and ensure orders are processed efficiently.

Qualifications

• Background in a Production Coordinator role or similar.
• Experience working with supply chain activities.
• Background in a FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Training can be provided on Sapiens ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate daily and evening production schedules to meet customer demand.
• Monitor incoming customer orders through EDI systems, identifying and resolving processing issues.
• Maintain and update production forecasts and rolling four-week planning schedules.
• Analyse production performance and identify opportunities to minimise waste and reduce costs.
• Monday to Friday, 6am – 3:30pm.

Skills

Production planning

Supply chain

Manufacturing experience

Job description

Production Controller (Food Manufacturing)

£15 – £16.20 An Hour + Training + Enhanced Overtime + Health Cash Back + Free On-Site Parking + Free Products

Mansfield

Are you a Production Planner, Supply Chain Planner or Factory Planner with a background in manufacturing, looking to join a well-established family-run business where you can take ownership of production schedules, stock management and planning operations?

On offer is the opportunity to join a successful third-generation, family-owned agricultural and food production business specialising in the growing, packing and distribution of fresh root vegetables to major UK retailers. Having seen major growth over the last few years, the company is looking to expand its team.

You will be responsible for coordinating daily production schedules, managing stock levels and ensuring customer orders are processed efficiently.

Working closely with the Planning Manager, production, technical and farming teams, you will monitor factory performance, oversee packaging and consumable requirements, and help identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

The suitable candidate will have experience in a planning function within a manufacturing environment. Training can be provided on Sapiens ERP system.

The Role

• Develop and coordinate daily and evening production schedules to meet customer demand
• Monitor incoming customer orders through EDI systems, identifying and resolving processing issues
• Maintain and update production forecasts and rolling four-week planning schedules
• Analyse production performance and identify opportunities to minimise waste and reduce costs
• Monday to Friday, 6am – 3:30pm

The Person

• Background in a Production Coordinator role or similar
• Experience working with supply chain activities
• Background in a FMCG or manufacturing environment

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.