A fast-growing, market-leading company in Bradford is seeking a Production Planner on a contract basis. The role encompasses various responsibilities in managing production schedules and customer expectations, providing a competitive salary and a supportive team environment with career growth potential.
A fast-growing, market-leading specialist based in Bradford is seeking a Production Planner to join their team on a contract basis.Offering a competitive salary of up to £32,000 per annum, this opportunity is based at a state-of-the-art facility and offers a role that is both varied and interesting.
Role Overview:
As a Production Planner, you'll be responsible for coordinating daily operations, ensuring excellent service delivery, and managing customer expectations.
What's on offer:
, Salary between £28,000 - £32,000, depending on experience
, Days-based role, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
, Private healthcare included
, 28 days annual leave
, 3-month contract, with strong potential for permanent hire
, Modern, well-equipped working environment
, Supportive team culture with ongoing training
Key Responsibilities:
, Act as a primary point of contact for customers
, Plan jobs in line with production schedules and warehouse capacity
, Manage customer expectations and provide regular updates
, Oversee incoming and outgoing component supply
, Forecast short-term demand to support efficiency
, Ensure strong communication across departments
, Handle stock sheets, stock counts, and customer requests
Requirements:
, Experience in supply chain or production planning, ideally within FMCG or food manufacturing
, Proficient in Excel, Outlook, and general MS Office tools
, SAP experience desirable (item setup, BOMs, orders)—training available
, Confident handling large volumes of data and liaising with senior management
, Strong communication and interpersonal skills
, Proactive, organised, and detail-focused
, Flexible and team-oriented approach
Interested?
If this role sounds right for you, click apply or contact Conor Wood on 01484 645269 for more information.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.