Production Planner - 12 Month FTC

Production Planner – 12 Month FTC

Salary: £32,000–£40,000 DOE

Shift: 6am–6pm | 2-2-3 Shift Pattern

Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Location: Cheshire

Production planning experience in food manufacturing? Comfortable when the plan changes before you''ve even finished your first coffee?

We''re working with an established food manufacturing business looking for an experienced Production Planner to join their team on a 12-month maternity cover contract.

This is a busy, fast-paced manufacturing environment where priorities can change quickly. They need someone who can keep their head, adapt to changing demands and make sure production keeps moving.

You''ll be working closely with the production teams, balancing customer requirements, manufacturing capacity and the inevitable challenges that come with food production.

What will you be doing?

• Creating and managing production schedules to meet customer demand.
• Working closely with production teams to ensure plans are realistic and achievable.
• Reacting quickly to changes in production, capacity and priorities.
• Identifying potential issues and making adjustments to minimise disruption.
• Maintaining effective communication across Production, Planning and Supply Chain.
• Helping ensure the right products are produced at the right time.

What are we looking for?

• Previous production planning experience within food manufacturing.
• Someone comfortable working in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive problem-solver who can adapt when things don''t go to plan.
• Someone who can get up to speed quickly and take ownership of their workload.
• Immediate availability or a short notice period would be advantageous.

The shift pattern

You''ll work 12-hour day shifts, typically 6am–6pm, on a 2-2-3 rotation:

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday.
• Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

The pattern then repeats, giving you regular days off during the week. There is also some flexibility around start times.

Interested?

If you''re an experienced Production Planner from food manufacturing and looking for your next opportunity, whether you''re currently in a permanent position or coming to the end of a contract, I''d be keen to speak with you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.