Production Planner

Production Planner

£40,000-£45,000

If you thrive in fast-moving environments and enjoy being the person who keeps everything running like clockwork, this role puts you right at the centre of a high-performing FMCG manufacturing operation.

We're looking for a Production Planner with strong analytical skills, solid planning experience and the confidence to make decisions at pace. You'll be the link between operations, supply chain and the wider site, making sure plans are realistic, achievable and fully aligned with customer demand.

This is a shift role (4 on/4 off) within a modern, well-run site offering a fully subsidised canteen and great on-site facilities.

What you'll be doing

Owning the short- and medium-term production plan to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime
* Managing stock levels, material availability and system accuracy across fast-moving SKUs
* Processing and interpreting customer orders, updating forecasts and adjusting plans when demand changes
* A mixture of office based with regular factory involvement
* Identifying trends in customer behaviour and communicating changes clearly across operations
* Ensuring all planning data, reports and systems are accurate, up to date and fully backed up

What we're looking for

Proven experience in production planning within fast paced manufacturing environments.
* Strong data skills, confident working with planning systems and quickly interpreting information
* Able to react fast and make sound decisions when things move (as they always do in FMCG)
* Strong Excel skills and good working knowledge of planning/ERP/MRP systems
* A clear, calm communication style and strong attention to detail
* Solid understanding of end-to-end manufacturing operations
* Comfortable working in both factory and office environments

If this sounds like the right next step for you, contact Rhian at the Novus team
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed