Production Planner
Posted 5 days ago by Hays
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Grimsby, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Production Planner role at a leading FMCG business in Grimsby involves developing and maintaining production schedules to optimize resources and meet customer demand. The position requires collaboration with manufacturing, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure timely product delivery while upholding quality standards. This full-time, permanent role offers opportunities for career development within a dynamic operations team. Candidates should possess relevant experience in production planning or supply chain coordination, particularly in the FMCG sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain production schedules to optimize resources and minimize waste.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, and logistics teams for timely product delivery.
- Ensure high standards of quality and service in production processes.
- Adapt to changing priorities and solve problems effectively.
- Commit to continuous improvement in production planning processes.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in production planning or supply chain coordination.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Proficiency in planning software and ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle).
- Proactive mindset with adaptability to changing priorities.
- Collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Grimsby
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Your new role
Are you ready to take the next step in your supply chain career? A leading FMCG business in Grimsby is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Production Planner to join their dynamic operations team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in driving efficiency and ensuring seamless production scheduling in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. As Production Planner, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules that optimise resources, minimise waste, and meet customer demand. You'll work closely with manufacturing, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of products while maintaining high standards of quality and service. This is a full-time, permanent position offering long-term career development within a well-established and forward-thinking organisation.
What you'll need to succeed
Proven experience in production planning or supply chain coordination, ideally within the FMCG or manufacturing sector. Strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Proficiency in planning software and ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, or similar). A proactive mindset with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and solve problems effectively. A collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
What you'll get in return
A competitive salary and benefits package. The opportunity to work with a respected FMCG brand known for innovation and quality. A supportive team environment with ongoing training and development. Clear progression pathways and the chance to make a real impact on business performance. Convenient Grimsby location with on-site parking and excellent transport links.
What you need to do now
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Desired Skills and Experience
Proven experience in production planning or supply chain coordination, ideally within the FMCG or manufacturing sector. Strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Proficiency in planning software and ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, or similar). A proactive mindset with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and solve problems effectively. A collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
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