Production Planner (Food Manufacturing)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Production Planner for a well-established family-run food manufacturing business based in Mansfield. You will take ownership of daily production schedules, stock management and planning operations to meet customer demand.

You will work closely with the Planning Manager and production teams, monitoring performance, overseeing packaging and consumables, and identifying opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in a planning role within FMCG/manufacturing.
• Experience with supply chain activities.
• Willingness to learn Sapiens ERP (training provided).
• Time served in a Production Planner role or similar.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate daily and evening production schedules to meet customer demand.
• Monitor customer orders through EDI systems and resolve issues.
• Maintain and update production forecasts and rolling four-week planning schedules.
• Analyse production performance and identify opportunities to minimise waste and reduce costs.
• Work Monday to Friday, 6am–3:30pm.

Skills

Production planning

Supply chain

Manufacturing experience

Forecasting

Excel

Tools

Sapiens ERP

EDI systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Production Planner (Food Manufacturing)

£15 – £16.20 An Hour + Training + Enhanced Overtime + Health Cash Back + Free On-Site Parking + Free Products

Mansfield

Are you a Production Planner, Supply Chain Planner or Factory Planner with a background in manufacturing, looking to join a well-established family-run business where you can take ownership of production schedules, stock management and planning operations?

On offer is the opportunity to join a successful third-generation, family-owned agricultural and food production business specialising in the growing, packing and distribution of fresh root vegetables to major UK retailers. Having seen major growth over the last few years, the company is looking to expand its team.

You will be responsible for coordinating daily production schedules, managing stock levels and ensuring customer orders are processed efficiently.

Working closely with the Planning Manager, production, technical and farming teams, you will monitor factory performance, oversee packaging and consumable requirements, and help identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

The suitable candidate will have experience in a planning function within a manufacturing environment. Training can be provided on Sapiens ERP system.

The Role

• Develop and coordinate daily and evening production schedules to meet customer demand
• Monitor incoming customer orders through EDI systems, identifying and resolving processing issues
• Maintain and update production forecasts and rolling four-week planning schedules
• Analyse production performance and identify opportunities to minimise waste and reduce costs
• Monday to Friday, 6am – 3:30pm

The Person

• Time served in a Production Planner role or similar
• Experience working with supply chain activities
• Background in a FMCG or manufacturing environment

Reference Number: BBBH27930c

Keywords: Supply Chain Planner, Production Planner, Factory Planner, Production Scheduler, Manufacturing Planner, Materials Planner, Demand Planner, Supply Planner, Planning Coordinator, Production Planning, Supply Chain, Factory Scheduling, Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, FMCG, Fresh Produce, Food Production, Agricultural Production, Food Processing, Vegetable Packing, Packaging, Stock Control, Inventory Management, Stock Management, Materials Management, EDI, Electronic Data Interchange, Retail Systems, ERP, Production Forecasting, Production Scheduling, Capacity Planning, Order Processing, Procurement, Purchasing, Supplier Management, Stock Reconciliation, KPI Reporting, Business Intelligence, BI Systems, Microsoft Excel, Waste Reduction, Continuous Improvement, Production Efficiency, Cost Control, Bilsthorpe, Nottinghamshire, Mansfield

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.