Production Planner – Penrith - Permanent - Full-time £31,500

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; North East; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in agriculture is looking for an Operations Planner in Penrith. This full-time role involves managing raw materials, production scheduling, and stock management while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. The candidate should have experience in logistics and strong organizational skills. The position offers a salary of £31,500 with overtime potential and a rotating shift schedule.

Benefits

Overtime at 1.5x standard rate

Rolling 3-shift schedule

Qualifications

• Previous experience in planning, production, or logistics, ideally in feed milling.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills under pressure.
• Confident in stock management, scheduling, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Plan incoming raw materials and manage stock inventory.
• Dispatch finished products based on plans.
• Assist with compliance administration for ISO standards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

IT literacy

Communication skills

Tools

P2P systems

Job description

Overview

Operations Planner – Penrith - Permanent - Full-time + £31,500. Reporting to: Production Manager. An excellent opportunity has arisen for a detail-focused Operations Planner to join a well-established feed mill operation in Penrith. This is a key role responsible for raw material planning, production scheduling, dispatch, stock management, and administration to support compliance with Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan incoming raw materials, sample, check paperwork on delivery, and allocate to raw material bins
• Carry out all weighbridge activities
• Plan night production, coordinating with transport to ensure the correct product and quantity is available
• Dispatch finished product in line with loading sheets
• Ensure stock inventory is regularly checked and maintained
• Source and order mill spares, consumables, and services as required
• Assist with administration of Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental compliance, maintaining ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 systems
• Assist with FLT cover and general mill cover, including preparation of micro additives, checking vehicles, and other tasks as needed
• Liaise with colleagues across the mill and office to ensure tasks are carried out efficiently and cost-effectively
• Raise purchase orders through P2P, receipting against work completed and maintaining discipline of the system
• Report and monitor OTIF (On Time in Full) performance, managing actions to resolve issues, and reporting tier information to site management
• Complete stock takes and manage formulations
• Oversee vehicle loading and dispatch processes
• Complete monthly SMR reports
• Enter KPI data into the portal, monitor KPI trends, and publish graphs monthly

The Candidate

• Previous experience in a planning, production, or logistics role, ideally within feed milling, manufacturing, or agriculture
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure
• Confident in stock management, scheduling, and reporting
• IT literate with strong data management skills; knowledge of P2P systems desirable
• Understanding of ISO standards (45001, 14001, 50001) is highly advantageous
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across departments
• Flexible, proactive, and willing to assist with wider mill operations as required

The Package

• Salary: £31,500
• Overtime available at 1.5x the standard rate
• Rolling 3-shift schedule:
  • Week 1: 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday to Saturday (1 Saturday in 3)
  • Week 2: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday to Friday
  • Week 3: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday

Please email your CV to Grace Hartwell, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, [e-mail].

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