Production Planner

Rhokett Ltd; Green Street Green; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Green Street Green is seeking a Production Planner to create and manage weekly production schedules. Responsibilities include monitoring production progress, coordinating with procurement, and liaising with internal departments to ensure high service levels. The ideal candidate has experience in production planning, a strong understanding of food manufacturing processes, and excellent organizational skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create and manage the weekly production schedule.
• Monitor production progress and adjust as necessary.
• Coordinate with procurement for ingredient availability.
• Liaise with internal departments to maintain high service levels.

Skills

Production planning experience

Understanding of food manufacturing process

Familiarity with capacity planning

Attention to detail

Good Excel skills

Knowledge of SAP

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Job description

Overview

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

Skills Required

• 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