Production Planner (Food / FMCG)

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd; Bilsthorpe CP; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Training & Development

Holiday

Pension

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Production Planner & Supply Chain for a Food/FMCG site in Bilsthorpe. The role focuses on delivering daily production plans, supporting the Planning Manager, and driving continuous improvement across stock management, costs, and communication.

The role requires hands-on planning experience, strong attention to detail, and a full driving license due to site location. Monday–Friday days with opportunities for development and training.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a planning role.
• Experience with stock management systems.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Leadership and team coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce daily and evening production plans and monitor performance against KPIs.
• Coordinate with all departments to maintain stock levels and control costs in planning activities.
• Conduct physical stock checks, ordering, expediting and monitor stock levels.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Job description

Production Planner & Supply Chain (Food / FMCG)

£16.20 p/h + Overtime + Training & Development + Holiday+ Pension

Monday - Friday (Days)

Bilsthorpe, Nottinghamshire (Commutable from: Newark, Mansfield, Nottingham, Worksop, and Retford)

Are you a Production Planner with Supply chain experience looking for a new challenge with a successful company who are continuing to expand, whilst retaining a family feel and great culture within their passionate & dedicated teams?

This well-established, family run, food production company have built their fantastic reputation over the years and have a loyal client base throughout the UK. They pride themselves on having strong sustainability & Environmental values and strive to reach their goals with innovative ideas.

On offer is a varied & interesting role where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of production planning within the business. The role includes producing production plans, providing cover for the Planning Manager, and ensuring seamless communication across departments. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, waste reduction, costing and team development, the Planner also oversees stock management, reporting, and supports additional project work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

This is a fantastic position for a candidate who is looking to develop their career in an interesting role with a company who are committed to their staff and offer continuous support with personal development and training opportunities available.

The Role:

• Produce daily and evening production plans & monitor production performance & report daily to the Planning Manager and deliver against planned KPIs
• Coordinate with all departments to maintain stock levels based on external variables & maintain a cost-focused approach in all planning activities
• Conduct physical stock checks, ordering, expediting, monitoring stock levels

The Candidate:

• Proven experience in a planning role & familiar with stock management systems
• Strong attention to detail, excellent communication & problem-solving and leadership skills, confident & resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Full driving license & Transport due to location of the site
• Looking to work for a company who value their staff & actively promote ongoing development

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER = RTR281208

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.