Production Planner

strukta Group Ltd; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wealmoor is seeking a Production Planner to sit at our Atherstone site. You will own real-time, integrated production planning, balancing labour, produce, packaging, equipment and transport to optimise yield and on-time delivery.

You will maintain a rolling 6-week plan and a 7-day weekly plan, addressing variances promptly and ensuring OTIFAQAC targets are met. This full-time role demands strong data skills and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience of planning in a complex FMCG manufacturing environment.
• At least 4 years' continuous experience applying Lean Manufacturing and Just-in-Time principles.
• Confident with ERP systems, and ability to efficiently handle large data sets and statistical analysis to drive informed decisions.
• Strong Excel skills, Power BI or similar data analytical tools.
• Experience with fresh produce, perishables, or short-shelf-life stock management is advantageous.
• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain rolling 6-week and weekly 7-day production plans, aligning daily sales forecasting with operational capacity.
• Proactively monitor and manage variances between forecast and actual orders, adjusting the daily plan in real time to protect OEE and on-time-in-full delivery at quality at cost (OTIFAQAC).
• Coordinate resource requirements across labour, produce, packaging, equipment, storage and transport to ensure smooth, on-time delivery.
• Maintain planning KPIs and produce periodic reports, escalating risks to the business in a timely manner.
• Train floor teams and lead process changes to ensure effective execution of the production plan on the shop floor. Supervise, appraise and develop direct reports (Operations Process Engineers), building cross-functional trust through clear communication.
• Give particular focus to premium, short-season crop and promotional periods, using KPI reporting to protect variable margins.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Just-in-Time

ERP systems

Excel

Power BI

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Tools

ERP software

BI tools

Job description

We are currently looking for a Production Planner to join our team.

Site Based: Atherstone

Working Hours: full time - Tues to Sat or Sun to Thurs.

About the Company:

Wealmoor is a leading global agri-food business supplying fresh produce to leading UK grocery retailers, operating across multiple production sites including Atherstone. We operate on a demanding 7-day ordering cycle for discerning customers, requiring a high degree of precision, responsiveness and consistency across our operations.

About the Role:

As Production Planner, you will be responsible for real-time, integrated production planning, balancing labour, produce, packaging, equipment and transport to achieve maximum yield, cost efficiency, and on-time-in-full delivery at quality at cost(OTIFAQAC). You will maintain a rolling 6-week production plan and a rolling weekly 7-day plan, proactively managing variances between forecast and actual orders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain rolling 6-week and weekly 7-day production plans, aligning daily sales forecasting with operational capacity
• Proactively monitor and manage variances between forecast and actual orders, adjusting the daily plan in real time to protect OEE and on-time-in-full delivery at quality at cost (OTIFAQAC)
• Coordinate resource requirements across labour, produce, packaging, equipment, storage and transport to ensure smooth, on-time delivery
• Maintain planning KPIs and produce periodic reports, escalating risks to the business in a timely manner
• Train floor teams and lead process changes to ensure effective execution of the production plan on the shop floor. Supervise, appraise and develop direct reports (Operations Process Engineers), building cross-functional trust through clear communication
• Give particular focus to premium, short-season crop and promotional periods, using KPI reporting to protect variable margins

What we are looking for:

• Hands-on experience of planning in a complex FMCG manufacturing environment
• At least 4 years' continuous experience applying Lean Manufacturing and Just-in-Time principles
• Confident with ERP systems, and ability to efficiently handle large data sets and statistical analysis to drive informed decisions
• Strong Excel skills,Power BI or similar data analytical tools
• Experience with fresh produce, perishables, or short-shelf-life stock management is advantageous
• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline

Personal Qualities

• Strong can-do attitude, with the resilience and drive to work effectively in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Ability to influence and build effective working relationships with stakeholders across the business
• Proven ability to drive change and continuous improvement across cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to manage and contribute to complex, fast-moving decision-making processes
• Strong, succinct communication skills, with the ability to influence across functions
• Competitive salary package
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Excellent working environment in a growing organisation
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• Stable, permanent role within the agriculture industry

Job Overview

Job Title

Production Planner

Job Type

Full-time, Permanent

FMCG

Location

Atherstone on Stour (Warwickshire, England), CV378BJ, UK