Production Planner

The Production Planner role…

Produce and maintain production and packing plans that meet Pure Pet customer demand whilst optimising the factory capacity, inventory levels and service. This is a hands-on role which will balance demand forecasts, materials availability and manufacturing capacity constraints to ensure efficient, compliant and cost-effective operations within the site.

Become a key part of the Pure Pet Foods operational team as we build our capability to serve an increasingly expanding healthy pet foods business.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Production planning:

• Develop short-, medium- and long-term production plans aligned to the customer demand from the Pure Pet customer website.
• Translate forecasts and sales orders into daily and weekly production plans.
• Sequence production runs to optimise packing line efficiency, minimise changeovers and manage allergens.
• Plan labour and line capacity in collaboration with the manufacturing and packing team. 
• Monitor schedule adherence and replan proactively in response to changes in demand, material shortages, factory issues etc.

Systems, Data and Reporting:

·       Maintain accurate planning data in the Pure Pet ERP system.

·       Track production performance against the plan and identify root cause of variance.

·       Production planning and capacity reports to support operational and commercial decision making.

·       Support continuous improvement of planning processes and leverage system usage.

Cross functional collaboration:

·       Working closely with a Materials Planner, act as the key link between Manufacturing, Commercial/Marketing and Quality.

·       Communicate plans, changes and supply risks clearly to the operational team.

What we’re looking for

Key behavioral success factors (Competencies) associated with the role and our Pure Pack Promises:

·       Ahead of the pack: Able to develop financially sound plans aimed at achieving growth or driving efficiencies. Able to use data as the catalyst to drive collaborative and open discussions focused on performance.

·       Paws & People First: Motivated and driven to exceed customer expectations. Understands that providing great dog nutrition influences every decision at Pure. Displaying a customer centric mindset and passionate about delivering best in show customer service. Great at building positive and effective people relationships to support the achievement of our goals. Showcases integrity, kindness and consistency in an effort to maintain effective working relationships.

·       Best in Show: Being results driven and committed to exceeding targets and driving continuous improvements in a fast-paced entrepreneurial successful business.

·       New tricks: Drives and supports innovation by sharing ideas, communicating effectively and displaying an openness to change, embracing new concepts and ideas.

Our qualifications & experience expectations are:

Essential:

·       Experience in production planning or scheduling within a food or FMCG manufacturing environment.

·       Strong understanding of manufacturing and packing processes.

·       Experience using ERP/MRP planning systems.

·       High level of data accuracy and analytical capability.

·       Strong communication skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

Desirable:

·       Understanding food safety standards and traceability requirements.

·       Experience planning multiple SKUs with varying pack formats.

·       Familiarity with capacity planning and forecasting processes.

What’s in it for you...

• A competitive Starting salary between £35,000 & £40,000 DPE.
• 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays). Our full 12-month entitlement.
• Enrolment within our discretionary business performance 10% annual bonus plan (following successful probation).
• Financial Insurance Protection – Life Assurance 2 times annual Salary, plus Critical illness insurance.
• Free dog food up to £100 per month.
• Small business with a family feel
• Salary Exchange Company Pension.
• Team social events and the opportunity to support local charities, with 2 paid volunteer days available each year.
• Free on-site Parking.
• A supportive working environment within a very dynamic growing business that supports personal development goals.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• EV SS Car Scheme.
• Possible hybrid working, subject to review following 6 months employment.