Pioneer Selection Ltd
Production Planner
Job Title – Production Planner
Location – Erith, Kent
Salary – £35,000 – £40,000 DOE
Shift – Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Job Role of the Production Planner
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Production Planner to join a growing manufacturing business within the food production sector. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational and analytical skills who is looking to build their career within a fast-paced FMCG environment.
You will be responsible for supporting the smooth running of manufacturing operations by coordinating production planning, maintaining SAP manufacturing data, and producing accurate operational reports. Working closely with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, Quality, Finance, and Sales teams, you will ensure efficient scheduling, accurate data management, and clear communication across the business.
Sector – Manufacturing
Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Production Planner
- Strong Excel skills with excellent attention to detail
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Experience as a Production Planner or similar
Desirable Requirements for the Production Planner
- SAP experience (manufacturing modules including BOMs, work orders, routing, master data)
- Experience in FMCG or manufacturing environments
The Production Planner will benefit from:
- Working for a growing and stable manufacturing business
- Exposure to end-to-end production planning and operational processes
- Opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams across the business
- Strong development opportunities within a growing organisation
- Hands-on involvement in continuous improvement and efficiency projects
If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.
For further details contact Nathan Lock at the recruitment team.
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