Production Planner

Role: Production Planner Location: Yeovil, Somerset

Salary / Rate of pay: GBP28,000 - GBP32,000 DOE

Platinum Recruitment are working in partnership with a well-established Food Manufacturer making luxury food products, With a reputation for innovation and excellence, they work closely with major UK retailers to deliver bespoke products that meet the highest standards. Over the years they have built up a strong reputation and client database as a company they strive for excellence.

What's in it for you?

Join a busy and successful team, work in a stimulating environment where you can really develop and take ownership for your career. They are looking for a competitive and trustworthy Production Planner to coordinate and plan our production schedules, ensuring that all customer orders are dispatched on time. This role is vital in supporting operational efficiency and maintaining the quality and delivery performance we are known for.

They have a great sense of team working and do a lot as a group.

• Parking
• Pension
• Holidays
• Progression
• Discounted products

What's involved?

• Develop, maintain and monitor detailed daily/weekly production schedules in line with demand forecasts and customer requirements.
• Work cross-functionally with production, procurement, sales, and dispatch teams to ensure cohesive planning and timely delivery.
• Track production performance and adjust plans as necessary to maintain OTIF targets.
• Coordinate raw material availability with purchasing to avoid delays or excess inventory.
• Use demand forecasting data to support efficient production planning and inventory control.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks in the supply and production schedule.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across planning and production processes.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in production planning, demand forecasting, or supply chain coordination, preferably within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong understanding of planning principles, with the ability to adjust plans dynamically based on changing demand or operational challenges.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills-able to work effectively across departments, including production, quality, and logistics.
• High level of organisational and time management ability, with an aptitude for multitasking and prioritising under pressure.
• Strong IT literacy, especially in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP or MRP systems is desirable.
• A proactive, analytical, and solution-focused mindset.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing processes or environments is preferred but not essential.

Sound like the role for you? Then we would love to hear from you!

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Consultant: Anna Brownless

Job Number: 932765 / INDINDUSTRIAL

Job Role: Production Planner

Location: Yeovil, Somerset

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