Production Planner

ZipRecruiter; Hawkhurst; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Hawkhurst is seeking a skilled production planner to create and manage the weekly production schedule. The role involves monitoring production progress, coordinating with procurement, and ensuring high levels of customer service. Ideal candidates will have a solid understanding of food manufacturing processes and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules accordingly.
• Coordination with procurement for timely ingredient availability.
• Maintain high customer service levels throughout production.

Skills

Production planning experience

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel

Tools

SAP

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

About you

• 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 not essential
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised with the ability to priority tasks
• Ability to manage deadlines