Senior Production Planner
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Salisbury
Production Scheduling Manager / Senior Production Scheduler Fixed Term Contract for 12 months. Salisbury - Site-based (with some flexibility for home working) Sector: FMCG / Manufacturing Scantec are recruiting for an experienced Production Scheduling professional to lead a production planning team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment on a Fixed Term contract. This role is key to delivering high service levels while balancing operational efficiency, labour planning and inventory control. Key Responsibilities • Produce and issue production plans aligned to customer demand and the Master Production Schedule, • Lead and develop a small team of production schedulers, • Work closely with Manufacturing, Supply Planning, Demand Planning and Logistics to optimise production and labour deployment, • Identify and manage short-term supply constraints and risks, • Deliver customer service level KPIs, • Manage finished goods inventory and master data, with focus on low-life stock, • Lead weekly planning meetings and contribute to daily site and Tier 3 meetings, • Uphold Health & Safety and quality standards, • Proven experience in production planning and scheduling, ideally within FMCG, • Strong understanding of supply chain processes, • ERP experience and strong Excel skills, • Confident communicator, organised and comfortable working under pressure