Production Planner

Henderson Brown; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Brown in Lincolnshire is seeking a skilled Production Planner to join its team. You will create and maintain daily production plans, balancing customer demand with forecasts, line rates and labour availability to maximise productivity and service levels.

You will collaborate with Production, Supply Chain and customers to ensure raw materials and packaging are available, support new product launches, peak periods and provide KPI and capacity reports for S&OP.

Qualifications

• Experience in Production Planning within FMCG or manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using an ERP system.
• Excellent Excel and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain daily production plans.
• Balance demand, forecasts, line rates and labour availability.
• Collaborate with Production, Supply Chain and customers for materials.
• Support new product launches, promotions and peak planning.
• Maintain ERP data and produce KPI reports for S&OP.

Skills

Production planning

Forecasting

ERP systems

Excel

Communication skills

Relationship building

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Production Planner (HB3670075) Lincolnshire, England

Salary: GBP38500 - GBP38500 per annum

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Plannerto join a successful FMCG business and play a key role within their Supply Chain team.

You will be responsible for creating and maintaining effective daily production plans, balancing customer demand, forecasts, line rates and labour availability to maximise productivity and service levels. You’ll work closely with Production, Supply Chain and customers to ensure raw materials and packaging are available, while supporting new product launches, promotional activity and peak-period planning. The role will also involve maintaining accurate ERP data, analysing planning information and producing KPI and capacity reports to support the wider S&OP process.

The ideal candidate will have previous Production Planning experience within FMCG or manufacturing, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and experience using an ERP system. Excellent Excel and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to build strong relationships across different departments and with customers. If you are organised, proactive and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where you can make a real impact, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience in Production Planning, Supply Chain Planning or a similar role within FMCG.
• Strong understanding of forecasting, production scheduling and capacity planning.
• Experience using an ERP/planning system.
• Excellent Excel, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and achieving high service levels.