Production Planner

Wise Employment; Callington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a Production Planner for a reputable food manufacturing company in Callington, UK. This on-site role focuses on driving operational excellence, planning production schedules, and coordinating between departments. Candidates should have previous experience in planning within food manufacturing and strong skills in advanced Excel. The position offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits including training, private medical, and a retirement savings plan.

Benefits

On the job training

Shift premiums

Retirement savings plan

Aviva Private Medical

Free parking

On site gym

Subsidised canteen

Savings scheme

Free eye care vouchers

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Previous planning or scheduling experience in food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of planning methods and systems.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate manufacturing processes.
• Build daily/weekly production plans to optimise resources.
• Liaise between departments to ensure excellent customer service.

Skills

Planning methods

Advanced Excel

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Aurora

System 21

Job description

Overview

Wise Employment are currently recruiting for a Production Planner for an established and successful food manufacturing company based in Callington, Cornwall.

This is an on-site based permanent role working Friday to Monday 06:30am to 4:30pm. The role also includes a competitive salary plus an excellent bonus package.

Benefits

• On the job training and development opportunities
• Shift premiums for alternative hours worked (if applicable)
• Retirement savings plan (with 4 x salary life assurance)
• Aviva Private Medical (after qualifying period)
• Free parking
• On site gym which is free to use
• Subsidised canteen
• Savings scheme
• Free eye care vouchers (if using a PC)
• Long service awards
• And other benefits

Responsibilities

• This is an instrumental role as a Production Planner that drives operational excellence within the business.
• You will direct and coordinate manufacturing processes to enable a smooth production flow.
• Build daily/weekly/7-day production plans that optimise resources, capacity and cost.
• Liaise between departments to ensure excellent customer service.

Experience and qualifications

• Previous planning or scheduling experience (preferably within food manufacturing).
• Strong knowledge of planning methods, advanced Excel, and planning systems (Aurora/System 21 are desirable).
• Strong attention to detail, excellent problem solving and analytical skills, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

How to apply

If you are keen on progressing your career for a long-standing and reputable company, please email your CV via this job board or contact Wise Employment Plymouth.