Production Planner (6-Month Contract) – Food Manufacturing

£35,000 Pro Rata

This isn’t a long, drawn-out “ease yourself in” kind of role.

You’re coming in for 6 months to make an impact. Get stuck in quickly, steady the plan, and keep the operation moving.

No long runway. You’ll need to pick things up fast and get on with it.

The role

You’ll be responsible for planning production across multiple lines, making sure customer demand is met on time, in full, and as efficiently as possible.

It’s a mix of planning, problem-solving, and staying one step ahead of issues before they land.

You’ll be:

• Building and managing daily production plans across all SKUs
• Balancing stock levels, shelf life, and demand to minimise waste
• Adjusting plans quickly when things inevitably change
• Working closely with Production, Sales, Warehouse and Engineering
• Acting as the central point of communication for planning
• Driving line efficiency by reducing changeovers and improving flow

What they’re looking for

• Experience in production planning within manufacturing
• Someone who can hit the ground running
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail