Production Planner

Kendal Nutricare Ltd; Kendal; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Pension scheme by Aegon (company match

Free health cash plan

Free gym membership

Life Assurance at 2x basic salary

EAP Programme

Kendamil product allowance for new-gen

Employee Referral Scheme

HR support details available

Job summary

Kendal Nutricare Ltd is seeking a Production Planner for our Kendal site. You will develop and maintain production schedules, balance demand with capacity and materials, and coordinate with Procurement, Warehouse, QA, and Production teams to ensure smooth execution of the plan.

Based at our Kendal headquarters, the role runs Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm, with the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes and delivery to our growing customer base across

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning within food manufacturing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using ERP/planning systems (CSB) preferred but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support the Production Planner in creating and maintaining accurate production schedules.
• Coordinate material availability to ensure production runs efficiently.
• Monitor stock levels and stock rotation to minimise waste.
• Liaise with Procurement, Warehouse, QA, and Production teams to resolve planning and material issues.
• Track supplier deliveries and communicate delays or changes.
• Raise purchase orders and maintain accurate planning records.
• Monitor production progress and communicate schedule changes when required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning and scheduling processes.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Excel proficiency

ERP experience

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Tools

CSB ERP

Job description

Full-time Permanent Associate

Posted 22 Oct 2026

Description

About us:

Join one of Europe’s fastest-growing nutrition success stories.

Kendal Nutricare creates world-class nutrition for every stage of life — from Kendamil infant and toddler formula to Kendalife adult nutrition. We’re a family-owned, purpose-driven business with big global ambitions.

In 2025, we were ranked the UK’s fastest-growing food and drink company, with Kendamil now one of the fastest-growing baby brands in the world, the No.1 Organic formula in both the UK and USA, and available in 40+ countries (and counting).

As the only British infant formula manufacturer, we’re proud to produce our award-winning products here in the UK using British full-cream milk, with no palm oil or unnecessary additives — trusted by families worldwide.

We’re on an exciting path – join us!

Summary:

Production Planner will be responsible for planning and coordination of manufacturing activities across the site. You will develop and maintain accurate production schedules, ensuring customer demand is met while balancing manufacturing capacity, material availability, and operational priorities.

You will coordinate the availability of raw materials and packaging, monitor stock levels, and liaise with Procurement, Warehouse, Quality Assurance, and Production teams to ensure everything is in place for the production plan to be executed successfully. You will also help identify potential risks to the production schedule, communicate changes promptly, and support the resolution of any planning or supply issues.

This is a full-time position based at our headquarters in Kendal, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm

Responsibilities:

• Support the Production Planner in creating and maintaining accurate production schedules.
• Coordinate material availability to ensure production runs efficiently.
• Monitor stock levels and stock rotation to minimise waste.
• Liaise with Procurement, Warehouse, QA, and Production teams to resolve planning and material issues.
• Track supplier deliveries and communicate any delays or changes.
• Raise purchase orders and maintain accurate planning records.
• Monitor production progress and communicate schedule changes where required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning and scheduling processes.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in production planning within the food manufacturing sector
• or a similar relevant industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good numerical skills, with GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and meet deadlines.
• Previous experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing is desirable.
• Experience using ERP or planning systems (such as CSB) would be advantageous, although full training will be provided

What you’ll get from us:

The opportunity to work for the fastest growing infant milk brand in Europe, alongside a young talented team dedicated to serving thousands of passionate customers.

We offer to all our employees:

• 33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), pro rata to start date and FTE.
• Pension Scheme by Aegon, the Employer will match contributions up to a maximum of 5%
• Free health cash plan
• Free Gym Membership*
• Life Assurance at 2 x basic salary after 6 months of service
• EAP Programme
• New parents enjoy up to £350 worth of Kendamil products (excluding Stage 1 formula)*
• Employee Referral Scheme
• *Further details are available from the HR department.