Role: Production Planning & Purchasing
Location: Peterborough
Hours: 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000

This is a key position within a small, collaborative business where you’ll influence strategy while remaining operationally involved in day-to-day planning and resource management.
You’ll oversee production planning, purchasing, stock control, compliance and warehouse operations — ensuring the business runs efficiently, profitably and ready to grow into new markets.

What’s in it for you?
*Career progression opportunities
*Salary - negotiable depending on experience
*Small management team with real influence on business decisions
*Opportunity to shape the role and develop processes

What will you be doing?
*Lead production planning at both strategic and daily operational levels
*Ensure raw materials are available to meet manufacturing schedules
*Manage stock levels, supplier performance and purchasing targets
*Negotiate supplier pricing and manage supplier relationships
*Monitor production efficiency and identify cost-saving improvements
*Maintain ISO, FSC and environmental compliance standards

Experience/qualifications required:
*Production planning or production management experience
*Purchasing and supplier negotiation experience
*Background in manufacturing (labour-intensive environment desirable)
*Knowledge of ISO quality systems (ISO 9001 preferred)
*Experience with stock control and resource planning
*Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

Apply now or contact Kelly to arrange a confidential discussion.