Production Planner

We are currently looking for a Production Planner to join our team. Site Based: Atherstone

Working Hours: full time - Tues to Sat or Sun to Thurs.

About The Company Wealmoor is a leading global agri-food business supplying fresh produce to leading UK grocery retailers, operating across multiple production sites including Atherstone. We operate on a demanding 7-day ordering cycle for discerning customers, requiring a high degree of precision, responsiveness and consistency across our operations.

About The Role As Production Planner, you will be responsible for real-time, integrated production planning, balancing labour, produce, packaging, equipment and transport to achieve maximum yield, cost efficiency, and on-time-in-full delivery at quality at cost (OTIFAQAC). You will maintain a rolling 6-week production plan and a rolling weekly 7-day plan, proactively managing variances between forecast and actual orders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain rolling 6-week and weekly 7-day production plans, aligning daily sales forecasting with operational capacity
• Proactively monitor and manage variances between forecast and actual orders, adjusting the daily plan in real time to protect OEE and on-time-in-full delivery at quality at cost (OTIFAQAC)
• Coordinate resource requirements across labour, produce, packaging, equipment, storage and transport to ensure smooth, on-time delivery
• Maintain planning KPIs and produce periodic reports, escalating risks to the business in a timely manner
• Train floor teams and lead process changes to ensure effective execution of the production plan on the shop floor. Supervise, appraise and develop direct reports (Operations Process Engineers), building cross-functional trust through clear communication
• Give particular focus to premium, short-season crop and promotional periods, using KPI reporting to protect variable margins

What We Are Looking For

• Hands-on experience of planning in a complex FMCG manufacturing environment
• At least 4 years' continuous experience applying Lean Manufacturing and Just-in-Time principles
• Confident with ERP systems, and ability to efficiently handle large data sets and statistical analysis to drive informed decisions
• Strong Excel skills, Power BI or similar data analytical tools
• Experience with fresh produce, perishables, or short-shelf-life stock management is advantageous
• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline

Personal Qualities

• Strong can-do attitude, with the resilience and drive to work effectively in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Ability to influence and build effective working relationships with stakeholders across the business
• Proven ability to drive change and continuous improvement across cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to manage and contribute to complex, fast-moving decision-making processes
• Strong, succinct communication skills, with the ability to influence across functions

Production Planner Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Excellent working environment in a growing organisation
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• Stable, permanent role within the agriculture industry

If you think you are suitable for this Production Planner role, please apply now!