Overview

Production Planner | Up to £40,000 | Clear Progression Pathway | Chichester
Take the lead in crafting and managing a dynamic production plan that aligns with our company’s goals for achieving sales targets and staying within financial budgets. Collaborate closely with department leads to coordinate daily planning activities, ensuring seamless production operations. Play a key role in delivering high-quality products that are cost-effective, meet strict quality standards, and are ready for distribution within agreed timelines. Bring your problem-solving skills and thrive in a fast-paced environment where your contributions will directly impact our success.
This position operates on a shift pattern, between 6am - 6pm. The shift pattern is:
Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Week 2 - Wednesday, Thursday
What you get from us
*Salary up to £40,000
*Employer matched pension up to 5%
*Health cash plan   
*Flexible benefits including; Corporate gym discounts, Shopping discounts, enhanced maternity & paternity policy and many more
*Access to online GP & life assurance   
Key responsibilities
*Communicate daily production schedules to ensure efficiency and address capacity challenges
*Align materials and packaging supply schedules to prevent shortages, quickly escalating supply issues when necessary
*Collaborate with production teams on schedule adjustments, ensuring customer orders are delivered on time and in full
*Monitor and report on production progress, sales data, and potential risks, working to minimise waste and optimise resources
*Identify and address recurring supply issues, process improvements, and cost-saving opportunities
*Investigate production challenges to support effective customer communications and drive growth
*Provide regular updates to line managers on potential opportunities or risks impacting the business
Requirements
*Experience in high volume production planning and raw materials in FMCG
*Knowledge of production processes, ideally in fresh/chill operations
*Must have a valid driving license and access to a vehicle
*Highly motivated and results-oriented
*Proficiency in MRP systems
*Mathematical skills with the ability to evaluate and analyse data
*Knowledge of supply chain and distribution management
*Flexible working approach
Natures Way Foods is the leading manufacturer of prepared salads, coleslaw and “food-to-go” for supermarkets and retailers, and as such we work closely with farmers across Europe. But there’s lots more to us than the products we make.
Our culture is inclusive, and our people are diverse spanning 39 different languages. We operate four manufacturing facilities capable of producing over 326m units per year. It is an exciting time to join Natures Way Foods as we are growing rapidly and there are genuine opportunities to progress within the organisation.
Interested?
Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.
At Nature’s Way Food, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to driving innovation and achieving excellence. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. We are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve and the world we live in.
Join us in our mission to create a more inclusive and fairer world. Together, we can become best at fresh.