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Production Planner

Job Posted: 24 days ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: IP14, Creeting Bottoms, Suffolk

Expire in: 3 days

Job Description

Overview

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Production Planner to support the coordination of manufacturing schedules within a fast-paced production environment. This role will assist in ensuring production runs efficiently and customer demand is met, while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

  * Assist in preparing daily and weekly production schedules based on demand and customer orders

  * Work closely with production, warehouse, and procurement teams to ensure materials are available

  * Monitor production progress and help update plans where required

  * Support the optimisation of production lines to reduce downtime and improve efficiency

  * Help maintain accurate stock levels and ensure alignment with production plans

  * Update and maintain data within planning systems (ERP/MRP)

  * Generate basic reports on production performance and output

  * Support senior planners with capacity planning and forecasting activities

Key Skills & Experience

  * Some experience in a manufacturing, production, or planning environment (FMCG desirable)

  * Good organisational skills and attention to detail

  * Basic to intermediate Excel skills

  * Strong communication skills and willingness to learn

  * Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

  * Exposure to production planning or scheduling

  * Understanding of manufacturing or food production processes

  * Awareness of health & safety and hygiene standards

Personal Attributes

  * Eager to learn and develop within a planning role

  * Reliable and adaptable

  * Team player with a positive attitude

  * Able to work under guidance while taking initiative when needed

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