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Planning Manager (12-month FTC) Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, Nik Naks and more) On-site | Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:00 Join our snack-loving team We’re looking for a Planning Manager to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big move. About the role This role is all about creating and managing production plans that balance cost efficiency, working capital targets and customer service. You’ll lead a team, collaborate across functions and play a key role in delivering our logistics and service goals. What’s in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer: * Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement * Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care * KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary * 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more * KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? * Lead production planning with precision and agility Translate sales forecasts into robust production schedules, adjusting plans to meet service targets and optimise cost and inventory performance * Drive cross-functional collaboration and alignment Work closely with Manufacturing, Commercial and Warehouse teams to ensure smooth delivery of production plans and successful execution of projects * Own inventory control and logistics performance Manage WIP, finished goods and material stock levels to support budget delivery, while maximising on-site stock holding and minimising waste * Provide insight and leadership across planning cycles Deliver monthly S&OP inputs, highlight capacity opportunities and constraints, and deputise for the Supply Chain Manager in key meetings * Lead and develop a high-performing team Chair daily meetings, investigate service issues, track Conformance to Plan, and build a culture of continuous improvement and accountability Who are we? We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We’re committed to inclusion We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. We’d love to hear from you if you can bring: * Strong planning and analytical skills – you’re confident interpreting data and making decisions that drive performance * Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment – you understand the challenges and know how to respond quickly * Practical knowledge of supply planning systems – JDE experience is a bonus, but not essential * Excellent people management and communication skills – you’re a natural leader who builds strong relationships across teams * Bonus points for experience in MRP/ERP environments and a customer-first mindset #LI-SC1 #LI-Onsite

As a Production Team Leader, you'll play a key role in ensuring smooth, efficient, and safe daily operations across the production floor. Lead and support a team of production operatives to meet daily targets.

Production Team LeaderSpalding£29,528 per annumFull time, permanent contractWe are currently recruiting for an experienced Production Team Leader to join our production client in the Spalding area.

Production Team LeaderSalary: £32,000 - £36,000 (DOE) Hours: 40 hours per week, rotating shifts (Days & Backshift)About the RoleWe're looking for a motivated Team Leader to support daily operations in our fast-paced manufacturing and warehouse environment. You'll lead a diverse team, ensuring targ