Production Planner

2 days ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom The Sterling Choice Full time

Production Shift Planner

Leicestershire | £38,000 | Wed–Sat (4 on / 3 off)

If you're a Production / Shift Planner who thrives in
pace, pressure, and complexity
, this role will challenge you — and reward you.

This is a
stand-alone Production Shift Planner
role within a
high-volume, short shelf-life manufacturing environment
. You'll sit at the heart of the operation, owning the plan, managing constant change, and keeping production flowing when things don't go to plan.

The business is
PE-backed
, heavily invested, and scaling fast — offering genuine opportunity, progression, and exposure.

Why this role?

  • PE-backed business
    with continued investment in people, systems, and infrastructure
  • Clear progression:
    Shift Planner → Senior Shift Planner → Planning Manager
  • High-impact role with real ownership
  • Fast-paced environment where strong planners stand out quickly

What you'll be doing

  • Creating and owning accurate production plans to maximise service and control cost
  • Planning materials, labour, and lines alongside Production, Hygiene, and Engineering
  • Managing customer orders and updating plans in real time
  • Monitoring live production vs plan and reacting quickly to change
  • Coordinating transport with hauliers to ensure cost-effective scheduling
  • Purchasing key raw materials and managing supplier communication
  • Escalating operational issues when required
  • Supporting the development of robust planning processes for future growth

What they're looking for

  • Experience planning in a
    fast-paced manufacturing / FMCG / food environment
  • Confidence planning
    independently on shift
  • Strong Excel capability
    (tested during interview)
  • Comfortable making decisions quickly under pressure
  • Clear communicator, organised, resilient, and solution-focused

This is not a SAP-heavy role. It's about thinking clearly, planning logically, and reacting fast.

Working pattern & package

  • Shifts:
    Wednesday – Saturday (4 on / 3 off)
  • Rotating hours:
  • Week 1: 7am – 5pm
  • Week 2: 10am – 8pm
  • Salary:
    £38,000
  • Benefits:
    Pension, 26.5 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), health cash plan

If you're looking for
pace, pressure, progression, and ownership
, apply now.

If your background is slower-paced or heavily system-led, this role won't be the right fit — but for the right planner, it's a standout opportunity.



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