Leicestershire | £38,000 | Wed–Sat (4 on / 3 off)
If you’re a Production / Shift Planner who thrives in pace, pressure, and complexity, this role will challenge you — and reward you.
This is a stand-alone Production Shift Planner role within a high-volume, short shelf-life manufacturing environment. You’ll sit at the heart of the operation, owning the plan, managing constant change, and keeping production flowing when things don’t go to plan.
The business is PE-backed, heavily invested, and scaling fast — offering genuine opportunity, progression, and exposure.
PE-backed business with continued investment in people, systems, and infrastructure
Clear progression: Shift Planner → Senior Shift Planner → Planning Manager
High-impact role with real ownership
Fast-paced environment where strong planners stand out quickly
Creating and owning accurate production plans to maximise service and control cost
Planning materials, labour, and lines alongside Production, Hygiene, and Engineering
Managing customer orders and updating plans in real time
Monitoring live production vs plan and reacting quickly to change
Coordinating transport with hauliers to ensure cost-effective scheduling
Purchasing key raw materials and managing supplier communication
Escalating operational issues when required
Supporting the development of robust planning processes for future growth
Experience planning in a fast-paced manufacturing / FMCG / food environment
Confidence planning independently on shift
Strong Excel capability (tested during interview)
Comfortable making decisions quickly under pressure
Clear communicator, organised, resilient, and solution-focused
This is not a SAP-heavy role. It’s about thinking clearly, planning logically, and reacting fast.
Shifts: Wednesday – Saturday (4 on / 3 off)
Rotating hours:
Week 1: 7am – 5pm
Week 2: 10am – 8pm
Salary: £38,000 (fixed)
Benefits: Pension, 26.5 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), health cash plan
If you’re looking for pace, pressure, progression, and ownership, apply now.
If your background is slower-paced or heavily system-led, this role won’t be the right fit — but for the right planner, it’s a standout opportunity.
