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Production Shift Planner
Leicestershire | £38,000 | Wed–Sat (4 on / 3 off)
If you’re a Production / Shift Planner who thrives in pace, pressure, and complexity, this role will challenge you — and reward you.
This is a stand-alone Production Shift Planner role within a high-volume, short shelf-life manufacturing environment. You’ll sit at the heart of the operation, owning the plan, managing constant change, and keeping production flowing when things don’t go to plan.
The business is PE-backed, heavily invested, and scaling fast — offering genuine opportunity, progression, and exposure.
Why this role?
- PE-backed business with continued investment in people, systems, and infrastructure
- High-impact role with real ownership
- Fast-paced environment where strong planners stand out quickly
What you’ll be doing
- Creating and owning accurate production plans to maximise service and control cost
- Planning materials, labour, and lines alongside Production, Hygiene, and Engineering
- Managing customer orders and updating plans in real time
- Monitoring live production vs plan and reacting quickly to change
- Coordinating transport with hauliers to ensure cost-effective scheduling
- Purchasing key raw materials and managing supplier communication
- Escalating operational issues when required
- Supporting the development of robust planning processes for future growth
What they’re looking for
- Experience planning in a fast-paced manufacturing / FMCG / food environment
- Confidence planning independently on shift
- Strong Excel capability (tested during interview)
- Clear communicator, organised, resilient, and solution-focused
This is not a SAP-heavy role. It’s about thinking clearly, planning logically, and reacting fast.
Working pattern & package
- Shifts: Wednesday – Saturday (4 on / 3 off)
- Rotating hours:
- Week 1: 7am – 5pm
- Week 2: 10am – 8pm
If you’re looking for pace, pressure, progression, and ownership, apply now.
If your background is slower-paced or heavily system-led, this role won’t be the right fit — but for the right planner, it’s a standout opportunity.
Seniority level
- Not Applicable
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Product Management, Strategy/Planning, and Manufacturing
- Dairy Product Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Baked Goods Manufacturing
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