Production Planner

Job Details

Location: Somerset

Job Type: Permanent / Full Time

Sector: Manufacturing

Job Posted: 29 days ago

Contact Email: [contact hidden]

Job Start Date: 2026-04-16

Application Expiry Date: 17/05/2026

Job Reference: 935522

Full Job Description

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Group are delighted to be working with our client in Frome, who is actively looking to recruit a Production Planner t to join the team on a 12-month fixed term contract

What you will be doing:

• You will be responsible for developing and executing weekly production schedules and support supply chain to maintain strong product availability.
• Working closely with planning, operations, and outbound supply teams, the Production Planner ensures that all stock levels and production activities are fully aligned with business demand and customer requirements.
• Stock management for all manufactured products, maintaining accurate system updates, coordinating stock movements, and proactively responding to forecast changes

What you will need to succeed:

• Experience working in a Planning role, withing an FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Good IT skills including MS Excel.
• Proficient at multi-tasking and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Excellent time management, ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize tasks.

What you will receive in return:

• £34,000 - £37,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday 08.30Am to 17.30PM - 100% site role
• Company pension 6% employer contribution (Salary exchange)
• Childcare vouchers (Salary exchange)
• 25 days holiday + Bank holidays
• Company sick pay
• 4 x Death in Service
• Long service recognition
• Wellbeing initiatives - Free flu jabs, free eye tests, £90 contribution to prescription lenses

What you need to do next:

If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered. Please email on sarah. elliott@ thrivegroup.co.uk or contact me on [contact hidden] to discuss further.

[Employer hidden] group are acting as an Employment Agency with respect to this vacancy.

If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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