Production Planner

Samworth Brothers; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Extended leave

Free on-site parking

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Samworth Brothers is looking for a Production Planner to build daily and weekly production plans, ensuring stock availability and accurate order processing. You will collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain and other teams to keep plans aligned and respond quickly to changes in demand.

The role requires experience in production planning or operations, strong Excel and data skills, and an understanding of FMCG manufacturing. A proactive, calm and organised approach will help you thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning, supply chain or operations.
• Confident with data, planning systems and Excel.
• Understanding of production in FMCG/manufacturing.
• Experience managing changes to plans, solving problems and making decisions at pace.
• Calm, organized and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Create daily and weekly production plans so the factory knows what to make and when.
• Make sure materials and stock are available for each production run.
• Keep stock at the right levels—not too high and not too low; update customer orders with clarity.
• Work with Operations, Technical, Supply Chain, Commercial and other teams to align plans.
• Update forecasts and reflect demand changes; spot risks and escalate when needed.
• Monitor production performance versus plan and update systems with live data.
• Support meetings by sharing updates on stock, service and performance.
• Keep all planning data and systems accurate and up to date.

Skills

Production planning

Supply chain

Operations

Excel

Data analysis

Planning systems

FMCG experience

Change management

Decision making

Organisational skills

Job description

About The Role

Tuesday to Saturday 05:00 - 13:30

Key Responsibilities

• Create daily and weekly production plans so the factory knows what to make and when.
• Make sure materials and stock are available for each production run.
• Keep stock at the right levels — not too high and not too low. Process and update customer orders, making sure information is clear and accurate.
• Work with Operations, Technical, Supply Chain, Commercial and other teams to keep plans aligned.
• Update forecasts and planning information to reflect changes in demand. Spot risks early — such as shortages, delays or bottlenecks — and escal... when needed.
• Monitor production performance versus plan and update systems with live information.
• Support meetings by sharing clear updates on stock, service and performance.
• Keep all planning data and systems accurate and up to date.

About You

We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You’ll bring the following skills and experience:

• You will have experience in production planning, supply chain or operations.
• Bringing confidence working with data, planning systems and Excel.
• With a good understanding of how production works in an FMCG or manufacturing setting.
• Showing experience of managing changes to plans, solving problems and making decisions at pace.
• You will demonstrate that you are calm, organised and have a proactive approach.

What We Offer

We’re building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive.

• Company pension scheme
• Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts
• Employee discount scheme
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Opportunity for extended leave
• Free on-site parking
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

About Us

Samworth Brothers is a fourth-generation family business, trusted by many of the UK’s best-known retailers to produce high-quality own-label products. Alongside these, we’re proud to craft and deliver our own iconic brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son.

With over 10,000 talented colleagues working across our modern, well-invested food manufacturing sites nationwide, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do—from the food we make to the careers we build.

At Samworth Brothers, you’re more than just an employee, you are part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special!

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.