At a Glance
- Tasks: Create and manage production schedules to keep operations running smoothly.
- Company: Join a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing site in Wrexham.
- Benefits: Immediate start, dynamic work environment, and opportunity for impact.
- Other info: Minimum 3-month contract with potential for growth.
- Why this job: Be a key player in ensuring production efficiency and continuity.
- Qualifications: Experience in production planning or scheduling in fast-paced environments.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Immediate Temporary Opportunity – Production Planner Scheduler
Job Availability - Immediate start preferred
Job Type: Site-based, Monday to Friday
I'm currently supporting a fast-paced, highly automated FMCG manufacturing site in the Wrexham area with an urgent requirement for a Production Planner / Scheduler to join on a temporary contract basis, minimum 3 months ongoing.
This is a key position within a high-volume process and packaging environment, where accurate planning and agile scheduling are critical to maintaining maximum operational efficiency.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules aligned to customer demand and service levels
- Sequence production across automated processes and packaging lines to optimise efficiency and minimise changeovers
- Manage capacity planning, line utilisation, and bottlenecks within a high-speed manufacturing environment
- Coordinate materials availability, packaging requirements, and production priorities
- Support planning for promotions, seasonal demand, and NPD launches
- Drive continuous improvement across planning accuracy, OTIF, waste reduction, and throughput
What We're Looking For:
- Experience as a Production Planner, Scheduler, Supply Chain Planner, or Inventory Planner
- Background in FMCG, food & drink, or other fast-paced manufacturing environments
- Proven experience planning within automated, high-volume process and packaging operations
- Strong working knowledge of SAP / APO (or similar ERP/MRP systems) and advanced Excel
- Ability to balance short-term scheduling with operational constraints and demand changes
- A proactive individual who can hit the ground running and deliver immediate value
Join a high-performing, fast-paced FMCG site and play a critical role in production continuity and operational performance. This is an opportunity to make a visible, immediate impact.
If you're becoming immediately available and interested in your next contract opportunity, I'd love to hear from you.
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