Production Planner - Food Manufacturing

An opportunity has arisen for a Production Planner to join a well-established bakery, delivering high-quality products while ensuring efficient production processes and effective supply chain coordination. As a Production Planner, you will be overseeing production schedules to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of finished goods. This role offers salary circa £45,000 and benefits. You will be responsible for: ? Coordinating material requirements and supporting procurement to secure timely availability of inputs. ? Tracking production performance and making necessary adjustments to schedules when required. ? Assessing capacity, labour resources, and equipment usage to drive operational efficiency. ? Maintaining accurate inventory records across locations. ? Working closely with internal teams to ensure alignment between supply, demand, and operational capacity. ? Identifying potential risks to delivery timelines and implementing corrective actions. ? Contributing to process improvements within planning, lead times, and stock control. ? Producing reports and performance insights for internal stakeholders. ? Communicating with external partners to manage expectations around delivery and production plans. What we are looking for: ? Previously worked as a Production Planner, Production Coordinator, Production Scheduler, Manufacturing Planner, Manufacturing Scheduler, Production Planning Coordinator, Materials Planner, Inventory Planner, Planning Coordinator or in a similar role. ? Experience working in a food manufacturing environment. ? Background working with data analysis tools. ? Must have advanced Excel skills (macros, pivot tables). ? Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills. ? Excellent organisation and time management skills. This is an excellent opportunity for a Production Planner to join a progressive organisation and make a real impact. Important Information: We endeavour to process your pe