Production Planner

PT. Warato Indonesia; England; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Redditch is seeking a Production Planner to join their team. The ideal candidate will manage the daily production plan, coordinate schedules, and ensure timely delivery of products. Candidates should have experience with planning systems, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication abilities. This full-time position offers a salary of £40,000 per annum with a Monday to Friday working pattern.

Benefits

Salary of £40,000 per annum

Early starts and finishes

Long-term career prospects

Qualifications

• Experience in a planning role, preferably in the food industry.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with detail orientation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain the daily production plan.
• Evaluate forecasts and stock levels for product availability.
• Coordinate with multiple teams to ensure alignment.

Skills

Planning or scheduling systems experience

Strong Excel skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Production Planner Food Manufacturing – Location: Redditch. Job Type: Full-time, Permanent. Hours: Monday to Friday, Days Only (Early Start / Early Finish). Salary: £40,000 per annum.

Our client, a successful and growing food manufacturing business based in Redditch, is seeking a Production Planner to join their operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and organised individual with planning experience to take on a key role in supporting daily production and ensuring products are delivered on time.

About The Role

As the Production Planner, you will be responsible for generating and maintaining the daily production plan, using planning systems and forecasts to ensure operational efficiency and on-time delivery. You\'ll work closely with various departments to coordinate schedules, monitor progress, and adjust plans as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the daily production plan in the planning system.
• Evaluate forecasts and stock levels to ensure product availability and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with production, warehouse, and procurement teams to ensure alignment with the plan.
• Monitor and update schedules based on real-time changes and operational feedback.
• Support continuous improvement in planning processes and data accuracy.

What Were Looking For

• Experience using planning or scheduling systems within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyse and manipulate data effectively.
• Previous experience in a planning role is desirable, particularly in the food industry.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and time management skills.

What\'s On Offer

• Salary of £40,000 per annum.
• Monday to Friday working pattern early starts and early finishes.
• Opportunity to join a supportive, fast-paced environment with long-term career prospects.

Apply now to bring your planning expertise to a forward-thinking food manufacturing business.

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