Shift Production Planner

The Compleat Food Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Nottingham is looking for a Production Planner responsible for creating efficient production schedules and monitoring performance. Ideal candidates will have experience in production planning, strong computer skills, and a keen attention to detail. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and diversity while contributing to operational efficiency.

Benefits

Dynamic Environment

Employee Volunteering Days

Retailer discount scheme

Employee well-being support

Qualifications

• Ideally previous experience in Production Planning.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Accuracy under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support business in delivering customer orders efficiently.
• Create production schedules considering various factors.
• Monitor factory performance and react to deviations.
• Report KPIs to senior management.

Skills

Production Planning

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Computer literacy

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

ERP system

Job description

Overview

The purpose of this role is to ensure site manufacturing processes are planned in the most cost-effective way, whilst ensuring that production targets can be met on time.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively as part of a team to support the business in delivering customer orders in the most cost-effective way.
• Process customer orders & communicate relevant information to the wider business.
• Reconcile daily stock reports & react accordingly to variances.
• Analyse sales forecasts & liaise with Commercial team to determine customer requirements.
• Create production schedules for Pre-Bake & Post-Bake that consider capacity, outload times, material availability, efficiency, equipment availability, and labour requirements.
• Monitor factory performance versus plan throughout the day & react accordingly to any deviation.
• Consider the effect the plan has on labour & raw material costs.
• Maintain & develop planning systems & tools.
• Build relationships with supporting functions to ensure the business needs are met.
• Report KPIs to senior management & propose ways to improve.
• Provide cover for Material Controller & Logistics Co-ordinator duties when off shift, during holidays & sickness.
• Deputise for Planning Manager during absence & annual leave.

Qualifications

• Ideally previous experience in Production Planning
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Computer literacy - particularly in Excel & ERP system
• Problem solving & organisational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Attention to detail under pressure
• Accuracy

About The Compleat Food Group

At The Compleat Food Group, we are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, and we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. We are an equal opportunities employer and provide support during the application process. Recruitment Agencies: We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions and only accept CV submissions for roles released directly by our Talent Acquisition team.

Benefits

• Dynamic Environment: fast-paced, future-thinking agile company where your contributions make a real difference.
• Culture: be part of a team that values diversity, innovation, collaboration and excellence.
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
• Employee well-being and community support groups
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)