Production Planner

PLANNER
LINCOLNSHIRE
CONTINENTAL SHIFT (2s & 3s, 05:00 START)
Let's keep this simple.
If you're the kind of planner who actually owns the plan, not just updates a spreadsheet, this will be right up your street.
This is a fast-moving FMCG environment. Things change. Orders move. Priorities shift. You'll need to stay ahead of it, not chase it.
You'll be at the centre of the operation. Working with Ops, Procurement, Logistics, making sure the plan is realistic, understood, and delivered.
What you'll be doing

Building daily production plans that actually work on the shop floor
Keeping plans live and relevant as orders come in (EDI-driven)
Speaking to Ops - properly - so changes land and get executed
Checking short-term feasibility with Procurement before anything is signed off
Flagging risks early (not when it's already gone wrong)
Keeping the planning horizon clean and under control
Supporting new product launches with practical, workable schedules
Stepping in when the team needs you - no silos hereWhat matters

You can think ahead, not just react
You're comfortable making decisions without waiting to be told
You understand how production actually works
You're strong on Excel (you'll need it)
You can communicate clearly - especially when things aren't going to planUseful background (not essential)

FMCG or manufacturing experience
SAP or similar systems
Scheduling / forecasting exposure
The setup

Continental shift pattern (2 on / 2 off / 3 on)
Early starts (05:00) - this is operational planning, not a 9-5 desk job
Why look at this?

Proper responsibility - you'll see the impact of what you do
A business where planning actually matters
Solid package, development, and long-term opportunity
If you like solving problems, keeping things moving, and being the person who keeps production on track contact for a confidential chat