Production Planner - Greater Manchester

Production Planner – Drive Efficiency in Food Manufacturing

Join a well-established food manufacturer in Greater Manchester as a Production Planner. If you’re experienced in planning, comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and skilled at coordinating operations, this role could be a great fit.

Who We’re Looking For:
Reliable, detail-oriented, and ready to make a difference. You’ll need at least 2 years’ experience in production planning, ideally in food manufacturing. This role is about joining a professional team in a modern facility where your work will have a clear impact.

The Role at a Glance:
As Production Planner, you’ll manage scheduling from start to finish. Working closely with production, sales, and operations, you’ll balance materials, labour, and machine capacity to meet KPIs. Responsibilities include handling purchase orders, managing stock flow, and ensuring that deadlines are met consistently.

Responsibilities Include:

• Creating and adjusting production schedules to meet demand
• Collaborating with production and sales to coordinate orders, labour, and materials
• Managing material requirements, inventory, and production reports
• Partnering with operations for continuous improvement activities
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities and enhancing production quality

Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive pay at £35k
• Flexible hours to align with business needs
• Generous holiday package and on-site perks, such as free parking, subsidized canteens, and pension schemes

If you’re experienced with ERP/MRP systems, adaptable, and work well in a team environment, apply now to be a key part of our production planning team.