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: Competitive pay, immediate start, and a chance to make an impact.
- Other info: Perfect for those looking for immediate work or between roles.
- Why this job: Be a key player in ensuring production efficiency and continuity.
- Qualifications: Experience in production planning and knowledge of ERP systems required.
The predicted salary is between 43680 - 50000 £ per year.
Immediate Temporary Opportunity – Production Planner Scheduler
Job Reward: £40,000 – £45,000 (DOE)
Job Availability - Immediate start preferred
Job Location: Wrexham area
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
- Liaise with operations, engineering, supply chain, and procurement teams to ensure plan adherence
- Monitor and adjust schedules in real-time to respond to downtime, supply issues, or demand changes
- 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
Why Apply?
- Join a high-performing, fast-paced FMCG site
- Play a critical role in production continuity and operational performance
- Opportunity to make a visible, immediate impact
- Ideal for those available now or between roles
Get in Touch:
If you're becoming immediately available and interested in your next contract opportunity, I'd love to hear from you: 0113 212 3519
Applicants who are a production planner, Production scheduler, FMCG planner, manufacturing planner, supply chain planner, planning co-ordinator, Inventory Planner, Operations Planner, Manufacturing C0-ordinator, will be suitable for this role.
Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.
Production Planner Scheduler employer: Omega Leeds
Join a dynamic and innovative FMCG manufacturing site in the Wrexham area, where your role as a Production Planner Scheduler will be pivotal in driving operational excellence. With a strong focus on employee growth and a collaborative work culture, you'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact while working alongside a dedicated team in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy competitive remuneration and the chance to enhance your skills in a high-volume, automated setting that values continuous improvement and efficiency.
