Production Planner

Production Planner

35k

Looking for your next planning role? In this fast-paced environment, you'll need to be agile and accurate with data, experienced in manufacturing settings, and confident in communicating and updating the plan versus factory status constantly.

A background in FMCG or food industry manufacturing is essential.

There is free on-site parking and a fully subsidised canteen available during lunch breaks.

The Production Planner will be responsible for:

• Creating the production plan to maximise efficiency and labour productivity
• Continuously updating factory status against the production plan
• Managing stock levels and maintaining consistently accurate inventory data
• Processing all customer orders and adjusting forecasts when necessary
• Scheduling around hygiene and engineering works
• Monitoring trends and customer order patterns
• Acting as the main point of contact across departments
• Ensuring all data is regularly updated and backed up

What you'll need to apply:

• Previous experience in planning in the food, FMCG, food, or automotive industry (1st or 2nd tier)
• A strong ability to work with and interpret data.
• Experience with planning software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A good understanding of manufacturing processes and operating to deadlines.
• Accurate - high degree of attention to detail.

For more information on this role, please contact Rhian at the Novus team. Interviews will be scheduled immediately.