At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate production schedules and manage stock movements in a dynamic food manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a well-established food manufacturer with over 100 years of heritage.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 22-25 days holiday, pension scheme, and life assurance.
- Other info: Enjoy free on-site parking and opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a growing organisation focused on employee development and operational excellence.
- Qualifications: Experience in planning or scheduling and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are looking for a motivated Production Planner to join a well-established food manufacturing business with over 100 years of heritage. Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain and Operations Manager, and working alongside the Senior Planner, you will play a key role in coordinating production schedules, managing stock movements, and ensuring the smooth flow of materials and finished goods throughout the operation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional looking to develop their career within a growing organisation that is committed to continuous improvement, employee development, and operational excellence.
- Develop and maintain medium-term production plans to meet customer and operational requirements
- Manage production and stock transactions through the ERP system (JDE)
- Coordinate third-party production, processing, and logistics activities where required
- Plan and order packaging materials and pallets to support production schedules
- Complete planning administration, including delivery documentation and reporting
- Communicate production schedules and changes effectively across supply chain teams and customers
- Monitor and report on production KPIs, contributing towards OEE and operational performance targets
- Provide planning support and cover for Production and Logistics Planning activities when required
Previous experience within a planning, scheduling, or production planning environment is essential. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is required, along with the ability to analyse data and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Competitive salary, ~22 days holiday, increasing annually to 25 days, plus Bank Holidays, pension scheme, life assurance, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, and the opportunity to join an Investors in People accredited business focused on employee development and continuous improvement.
If you are an organised and driven planning professional looking for your next challenge within a secure and growing manufacturing environment, please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Scheduler Production Planner employer: CV Technical
Join a well-established food manufacturing business in Cambridge with over 100 years of heritage, where your role as a Production Planner will be pivotal in driving operational excellence. Enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development, offering competitive benefits such as increasing holiday entitlement, a pension scheme, and opportunities for continuous improvement. This is an ideal environment for motivated professionals seeking meaningful career growth in a secure and dynamic setting.
