Production Planner in Leeds

Energy Jobline ZR; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is looking for a Production Planner in Leeds. The role involves creating and optimizing production plans to ensure efficiency and meet demands. You will manage material availability, monitor stock levels, and support quality and safety standards. Ideal candidates have experience in production planning, especially in the food manufacturing sector. Strong numeracy and IT skills are essential for this full-time, permanent position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in production or supply planning.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate weekly production summaries and staffing plans.
• Create and update processing and packing schedules.
• Ensure material availability aligns with production schedules.
• Monitor and manage packaging stock levels.
• Submit accurate packaging call-offs.
• Maintain accurate purchase orders with correct quantities.
• Provide timely handovers to the operations team.
• Support food safety, quality, and legal standards.

Skills

Fluent in English

Strong numeracy skills

Proficient with IT systems (Excel, planning tools, etc.)

Understanding of forecasting and planning principles

Job description

Job Description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Production Planner – Food Manufacturing Sector

Salary: Competitive | Full-Time | Permanent

Are you an organised, detail-oriented individual with a passion for planning and production efficiency? We are seeking a proactive Production Planner to join the team in the Leeds area (LS22), playing a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of production processes.

About the Role:

As a Production Planner, you will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and optimising processing and packing plans to ensure that all production runs efficiently and meet demand. You will manage packaging material availability, forecast requirements, and liaise with suppliers to guarantee timely deliveries. This role is vital to ensuring on-time production and minimising operational disruptions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain accurate weekly production summaries and staffing plans.
• Create and update processing and packing schedules.
• Ensure material availability (e.g., drums, lids) aligns with production schedules.
• Monitor and manage packaging stock levels, minimising waste and call-offs.
• Submit accurate packaging call-offs in line with supplier requirements.
• Maintain accurate purchase orders (POs) with correct quantities and delivery information.
• Provide timely handovers to the operations team, highlighting key actions and updates.
• Support food safety, quality, and legal standards across all planning activities.

Key Skills and Competencies:

Skills:

• Fluent in English
• Strong numeracy skills
• Proficient with IT systems (Excel, planning tools, etc.)
• Understanding of forecasting and planning principles

Competencies:

• Excellent communicator
• Highly accurate with strong attention to detail
• Effective time management and organisational skills
• Proactive and solution-focused
• Collaborative team player
• Resilient and persistent under pressure

Experience:

• Previous experience in production or supply planning
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is highly desirable

If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.