Production Planner - Food Manufacturing

An opportunity has arisen for a Production Planner to join a well-established bakery, delivering high-quality products while ensuring efficient production processes and effective supply chain coordination.

As a Production Planner, you will be overseeing production schedules to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of finished goods.

This role offers salary circa £45,000 and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

? Coordinating material requirements and supporting procurement to secure timely availability of inputs.
? Tracking production performance and making necessary adjustments to schedules when required.
? Assessing capacity, labour resources, and equipment usage to drive operational efficiency.
? Maintaining accurate inventory records across locations.
? Working closely with internal teams to ensure alignment between supply, demand, and operational capacity.
? Identifying potential risks to delivery timelines and implementing corrective actions.
? Contributing to process improvements within planning, lead times, and stock control.
? Producing reports and performance insights for internal stakeholders.
? Communicating with external partners to manage expectations around delivery and production plans.


What we are looking for:

? Previously worked as a Production Planner, Production Coordinator, Production Scheduler, Manufacturing Planner, Manufacturing Scheduler, Production Planning Coordinator, Materials Planner, Inventory Planner, Planning Coordinator or in a similar role.
? Experience working in a food manufacturing environment.
? Background working with data analysis tools.
? Must have advanced Excel skills (macros, pivot tables).
? Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
? Excellent organisation and time management skills.


This is an excellent opportunity for a Production Planner to join a progressive organisation and make a real impact.

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