Production Planner

PLANNER LINCOLNSHIRE CONTINENTAL SHIFT (2s and 3s, 05:00 START) Let''s keep this simple. If you''re the kind of planner who actually owns the plan, not just updates a spreadsheet, this will be right up your street. This is a fast-moving FMCG environment. Things change. Orders move. Priorities shift. You''ll need to stay ahead of it, not chase it. You''ll be at the centre of the operation. Working with Ops, Procurement, Logistics, making sure the plan is realistic, understood, and delivered. What you''ll be doingBuilding daily production plans that actually work on the shop floorKeeping plans live and relevant as orders come in (EDI-driven)Speaking to Ops - properly - so changes land and get executedChecking short-term feasibility with Procurement before anything is signed offFlagging risks early (not when it''s already gone wrong)Keeping the planning horizon clean and under controlSupporting new product launches with practical, workable schedulesStepping in when the team needs you - no silos hereWhat mattersYou can think ahead, not just reactYou''re comfortable making decisions without waiting to be toldYou understand how production actually worksYou''re strong on Excel (you''ll need it)You can communicate clearly - especially when things aren''t going to planUseful background (not essential)FMCG or manufacturing experienceSAP or similar systemsScheduling / forecasting exposure The setupContinental shift pattern (2 on / 2 off / 3 on)Early starts (05:00) - this is operational ..... full job details .....