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Production Planner - Food Manufacturing
Location: Callington
Salary: Up to £38,000
Shift Pattern: Friday to Monday 06.30 - 16.30

Butler Rose are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a renowned food manufacturer based in Callington, who are seeking an experienced Production Planner to join their dynamic Supply Chain team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in coordinating and directing the manufacturing process, ensuring resources and materials are utilised effectively to deliver excellent customer service at optimum cost.

The Role

As Production Planner, you will:

Compile and manage daily and weekly production plans across prep, production, and packing.Balance capacity within a 2-week horizon to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime.Monitor despatch stocks and resolve discrepancies.Act as the guardian of customer service performance, communicating effectively across teams.Generate KPI dashboards for service, plan conformance, and waste reduction.Coordinate product trials, promotional activity, and other exceptional production requirements.Conduct data analysis, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.

About You

We are looking for someone who brings:

Previous planning or scheduling experience within food manufacturing (desirable).Strong Excel skills (advanced level preferred).Excellent attention to detail with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.A problem-solving mindset with the confidence to make decisions under pressure.Strong communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary up to £38,000.A Friday to Monday shift pattern, providing excellent work-life balance during the week.The chance to join a respected and well-established food manufacturer with opportunities for growth and development.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a business that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Butler Rose and help shape the future of this leading food manufacturer.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Demand Planner

Callington

Permanent | £33,000 + Benefits

4 day working week (Friday to Monday) 6.30am - 4pm

The Opportunity
Butler Rose are recruiting on behalf of our client for a skilled Demand Planner to join their team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a data-driven professional to play a pivotal role in shaping supply chain strategy.

In this role, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining accurate forecast models, working closely with Commercial, Sales, Marketing teams and major UK retailers to ensure demand plans are aligned and business performance targets are met. Your contribution will directly support improved forecast accuracy, reduced waste, and enhanced customer service levels.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and manage forecasts using MRP and other planning tools.Collaborate with Commercial teams and retailers on promotional and seasonal planning.Analyse historical sales trends and demand drivers to refine forecast models.Coordinate cross-functional activities to reconcile forecast variances.Support production planning and MRP processes.Drive continuous improvement in planning systems and processes.

The Ideal Candidate:

Previous experience in planning or scheduling, ideally within food manufacturing.Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Familiarity with forecasting methodologies and systems (Relex, Aurora/System 21).A continuous improvement mindset with strong organisational skills.

Salary & Benefits:

£33,000 per annum.Enhanced pension scheme.Private health scheme.Employee discount scheme.Profit related pay.Annual pay reviews.Ongoing training and development opportunities.

About the Company
Our client is a well-established, fourth-generation family business and a leading name in UK food manufacturing. They produce high-quality own-label products for many of the UK's most recognised retailers, alongside their portfolio of well-loved consumer brands. With over 10,000 employees across multiple well-invested sites nationwide, they offer both the stability of a large group and genuine opportunities for career progression.

This role offers the chance to join an inclusive and collaborative culture where people are genuinely valued, and personal accountability and pride in work are encouraged.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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