Production Planner
  • England,East of England,Cambridgeshire
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £40,000 - £42,000 per annum
Job Description:
Job Title – Production Planner
Production Planner
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £40,000
Shift: Monday to Friday (8:00am – 4:30pm)


Job Role of the Production Planner
An excellent opportunity has become available for a Production Planner to join a well-established and growing food manufacturing business with a strong heritage and global supply network.
Working within a collaborative planning team, you will report directly to senior leadership and play a key role in coordinating production, stock control, and supply chain activities across site.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on, fast-paced environment and wants to develop their technical planning skills within a stable and respected organisation.
Sector – FMCG


Key Responsibilities
*Manage production planning and stock transactions
*Coordinate packaging and pallet planning / ordering
*Organise transport and logistics where required
*Handle administration tasks including delivery note processing
*Communicate production schedules and updates across supply chain and customers
*Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)
*Carry out toll milling and processing calculations
*Coordinate third-party production and processing activities
*Track and report KPIs related to production performance (OEE and operational targets)
*Develop and maintain medium-term production plans (up to 4 weeks ahead)
*Provide cover for Production & Logistics Planning when required


Non-Negotiable Requirements
*Previous experience in a Planner role
*Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment


Requirements for the Production Planner
*Strong communication skills across multiple departments
*Good understanding of production processes and planning systems
*Competent with data, reporting, and KPI tracking


The Production Planner Will Benefit From
*Working for a long-established and reputable food manufacturing business
*Stable Monday–Friday days role offering a strong work-life balance
*Benefits package including:
*Pension
*Life assurance
*Cycle to work scheme
*Ongoing technical development and on-the-job training


Additional Information
*This role offers strong technical progression, with exposure to multiple areas of production and supply chain
*Ideal for someone who is proactive, hands-on, and enjoys problem-solving
Job number 3595304

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