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Job Role: Production Planner
Salary: £33,000
Location: Leicestershire
Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Hours / Shift Pattern:
Monday - Friday // 8:30am - 17:30pm
Overview for the Production Planner:
The Flavour Network are partnered with a leading business in the food manufacturing sector, looking for a production planner to join their team. This role sits at the heart of the operation, coordinating between suppliers, production, logistics, and more, ensuring smooth day-to-day planning and delivery of high-quality products to major customers.
Key Responsibilities for the Production Planner:
- Develop and maintain accurate production plans to maximize efficiency while meeting customer demand.
- Ensure plans account for material availability, labour, and production capacity.
- Process customer orders, update production schedules, and communicate changes to internal teams and third parties.
- Liaise with hauliers to ensure timely delivery and collection, optimizing vehicle scheduling for cost-effectiveness.
- Track performance against the production plan and address any discrepancies.
- Support the development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Requirements for the Production Planner:
- Experience: 3+ years in a production planning or supply chain role within a manufacturing environment.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to remain calm under pressure, think on your feet, and handle multiple priorities
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience with supply chain systems.
- Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with supply chain processes in food manufacturing or FMCG environments.
