Production Planner

Butler Rose Ltd; Callington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Callington is seeking an experienced Production Planner to oversee daily and weekly production planning. This role requires strong Excel skills and the ability to manage resources effectively to ensure excellent customer service. As part of a dynamic Supply Chain team, you will monitor stocks, balance capacity, and coordinate production needs. Joining this respected company offers a competitive salary and opportunities for growth and development in a stable environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £38,000

Friday to Monday shift pattern for work-life balance

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• Planning or scheduling experience in food manufacturing is desirable.
• Advanced Excel skills are preferred.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Compile and manage daily and weekly production plans.
• Balance capacity within a 2-week horizon for efficiency.
• Monitor despatch stocks and resolve discrepancies.
• Act as guardian of customer service performance.
• Generate KPI dashboards for performance tracking.
• Coordinate product trials and promotional activities.
• Conduct data analysis to identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Previous planning or scheduling experience within food manufacturing

Strong Excel skills

Excellent attention to detail

Problem-solving mindset

Strong communication skills

Job description

Production Planner – Food Manufacturing

Location: Callington

Salary: Up to £38,000

Shift Pattern: Friday to Monday 06.30 - 16.30

Butler Rose are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a renowned food manufacturer based in Callington, who are seeking an experienced Production Planner to join their dynamic Supply Chain team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in coordinating and directing the manufacturing process, ensuring resources and materials are utilised effectively to deliver excellent customer service at optimum cost.

The Role

As Production Planner, you will:

• Compile and manage daily and weekly production plans across prep, production, and packing.
• Balance capacity within a 2‑week horizon to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime.
• Monitor despatch stocks and resolve discrepancies.
• Act as the guardian of customer service performance, communicating effectively across teams.
• Generate KPI dashboards for service, plan conformance, and waste reduction.
• Coordinate product trials, promotional activity, and other exceptional production requirements.
• Conduct data analysis, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.

About You

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Previous planning or scheduling experience within food manufacturing (desirable).
• Strong Excel skills (advanced level preferred).
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• A problem‑solving mindset with the confidence to make decisions under pressure.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £38,000.
• A Friday to Monday shift pattern, providing excellent work‑life balance during the week.
• The chance to join a respected and well‑established food manufacturer with opportunities for growth and development.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career with a business that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today through Butler Rose and help shape the future of this leading food manufacturer.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.