Senior Production Planner

1st Executive; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Executive in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Production Planner to drive weekly production schedules across sixteen lines in a fast-paced FMCG environment. You will coordinate sales, marketing, supply chain and production to ensure on-time delivery and optimal resource use.

The role requires proactive analysis, strong stakeholder management and problem-solving to balance manufacturing resources with fluctuating demand, with a clear path to progression into a supply chain leadership

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG supply chain planning and production scheduling.
• Ability to develop and optimise detailed weekly production plans.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed weekly production plans across sixteen lines and around sixty staff.
• Review customer orders and forecasts to align supply with demand.
• Collaborate with Sales to input forecast data into the MRP process.
• Coordinate with material scheduler to ensure raw materials and packaging are available to meet production plans.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Production planning

Job description

Overview

I am currently recruiting a Senior Production Planner to play a pivotal role within a fast-paced FMCG environment, responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimising production plans that ensure seamless coordination between sales, marketing, supply chain, and production teams.

The role would suit someone ambitious who wants to develop into a supply chain manager.

This position demands a blend of proactive and analytical thinking, stakeholder management, and problem-solving capabilities to align manufacturing resources and materials with fluctuating customer demand and evolving business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed weekly production plans across several production lines for an FMCG factory operating approximately sixteen production lines and employing around sixty staff. Plans must be adaptable, allowing flexibility from week to week in response to operational changes and business needs.
• Continually review and analyse customer firm orders and forecasts, ensuring that the business is positioned to supply demand efficiently and react to changes in market requirements.
• Work in close partnership with the Sales Team to guarantee timely and accurate forecast input into the system for the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process.
• Collaborate with the material scheduler to confirm all raw materials and packaging requirements are available to meet planned production demands, reducing the risk of shortages and production downtime.

Qualifications / Experience

• Knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures, including manufacturing planning, demand management, and stock replenishment.