Production Planner

**Production Planner**

£32,000
Kent
Prepared Food Manufacturing
Job ref: 8353

**The company**

This job is working for a well-established and respected manufacturer that supplies to UK retailers and foodservice markets, as well as further food manufacturing.

Always at the forefront of product development and innovation, they have continually invested in new facilities and the latest technologies.

**About the Production Planner job**

This is a new position that has recently been created due to the ongoing success of the business.

As a key part of the production planning team, you will be accountable for processing customer orders into production orders, associated MRP and scheduling to meet desired delivery dates

**Key tasks**
- Adding production orders to the planning system as sales orders are received.
- Working with key customer forecast data to raise production orders to suit demand.
- Driving factory performance through smart planning.
- Scheduling by capacity, date, and allergens.
- Checking raw material availability MRP.
- Print picking and production order paperwork for the warehouse and factory.
- Scheduling packing lines as required.

**About You**
- Previous production planning or similar supply chain experience in food manufacturing.
- Good communication skills both verbal and written and able to establish productive relationships with colleagues, customers, and suppliers.
- IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook etc.
- Great problem-solving skills and a target driven mindset.

**More details**

The Production Planner job is based in Kent and is paying £32,000 according to your experience.

The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8 am - 5 pm (or early finish of 4.30 pm if all tasks have been completed).

**Alternate job titles**

Material Planner | Production Planning Jobs | Demand Planner | Raw Materials Planner | Supply Chain Planner | Food Manufacturing Planning Jobs

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £32,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: 8353