Planning Team Leader

A growing FMCG manufacturing business has created a new role for a Planning Team Leader to take ownership of production planning, materials control and stock management across a fast-paced manufacturing operation.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on, improving processes and bringing structure to a busy environment. The business is looking for someone with a strong character who can challenge the status quo, introduce better ways of working and help drive operational performance across the site.

The Role

• Managing day-to-day production planning and materials control activities
• Creating and communicating daily production schedules
• Raising production orders and supporting factory operations across a 7‑day operation
• Managing raw material and packaging stock levels to support customer demand
• Placing purchase orders and supplier call‑offs
• Supporting stock reconciliation, stock counts a...