Production Planner

Rhokett; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company based in the United Kingdom is seeking a Production Planner to create and manage the weekly production schedule. The ideal candidate should have experience in production planning, a solid understanding of the food manufacturing process, and good excel skills. This position requires excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills. The role involves coordinating with procurement and internal departments to maintain high customer service levels.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in production planning is essential.
• Good understanding of the food manufacturing process required.
• Familiarity with capacity planning and scheduling needed.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage the weekly production schedule.
• Monitor production progress and revise schedules as needed.
• Coordinate with procurement for ingredient availability.

Skills

Production planning

Food manufacturing process

Capacity planning

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Excel skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Main Purposes and Scope of Job: Create and manage the weekly production schedule.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production progress and revise schedules to accommodate changes in demand, supply delays or equipment downtime.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely availability of ingredients.
• Work closely with the Production Managers to optimise and improve weekly schedule to support customer requirements.
• Liaise daily with internal departments.
• Ensure high customer service levels are maintained.
• Ensure stock list is up to date.
• Conduct continuous improvement.

Qualifications / Skills

• Previous experience of production planning
• Good understanding of food manufacturing process
• Familiarity with capacity planning and scheduling
• Accuracy, attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills
• Good excel skills
• Knowledge of SAP desirable but essential
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised with the ability to priority tasks
• Ability to manage deadlines