Production Planner

Argon Engineering Limited; Redditch; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Redditch is seeking a detail-oriented Production Planner to support daily production. The role involves creating production plans, coordinating teams, and ensuring timely delivery. Candidates should have manufacturing planning experience and strong Excel skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 per annum and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Early starts and finishes

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience using planning or scheduling systems within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to analyse and manipulate data effectively.
• Previous experience in a planning role is desirable, particularly in the food industry.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the daily production plan in the planning system.
• Evaluate forecasts and stock levels to ensure product availability.
• Coordinate with production, warehouse, and procurement teams.

Skills

Planning experience

Strong Excel skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Location: Redditch | Job Type: Full-time, Permanent | Hours: Monday to Friday, Days Only (Early Start / Early Finish) | Salary: £40,000 per annum

Our client, a successful and growing food manufacturing business based in Redditch, is seeking a Production Planner to join their operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and organised individual with planning experience to take on a key role in supporting daily production and ensuring products are delivered on time.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the daily production plan in the planning system.
• Evaluate forecasts and stock levels to ensure product availability and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with production, warehouse, and procurement teams to ensure alignment with the plan.
• Monitor and update schedules based on real-time changes and operational feedback.
• Support continuous improvement in planning processes and data accuracy.

What We\'re Looking For

• Experience using planning or scheduling systems within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyse and manipulate data effectively.
• Previous experience in a planning role is desirable, particularly in the food industry.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and time management skills.

What\'s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000 per annum.
• Monday to Friday working pattern - early starts and early finishes.
• Opportunity to join a supportive, fast-paced environment with long-term career prospects.

Apply now to bring your planning expertise to a forward-thinking food manufacturing business