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Production Planner
Birmingham South
Up to £38,000 pa + Benefits
Monday – Friday

About the Company

A leading high quality food manufacturer and key supplier to major UK supermarkets, is looking for a Production Planner. With a growing product range and a commitment to excellence, the business is looking for a Production Planner to support operations and drive efficiency.

This is a fast-paced, dynamic role overseeing over 100+ SKUs, ensuring seamless production planning while working cross functionally with key departments.

Why Join?

Career development opportunities in a growing business
Work alongside a skilled and collaborative supply chain team
Competitive salary and benefits package

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and manage daily production schedules, ensuring alignment with machinery availability and efficiency
Monitor forward forecasts to ensure all products are delivered on time and in full
Collaborate with the Commercial team to align production with customer requirements
Plan for promotions, product changes, and new product launches
Liaise with internal teams, including Maintenance, Prep, and Production, to ensure materials and labour availability
Troubleshoot production planning challenges, working cross-functionally to find solutions
Attend daily meetings to communicate updates and required actions

Ideal Candidate:

Experience in food manufacturing - Essential 
Strong planning and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Excel - High level
Experience using MRP or ERP systems - Oracle knowledge beneficial
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a fast-growing business, apply now