Immediate Temporary Opportunity - Production Planner Scheduler
Job Title: Production Planner / Scheduler - Temporary Contract
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
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