Job Description
A market-leading FMCG business require a Production Planning Team Leader to lead site planning, scheduling, and team delivery activities. Applicants need strong planning experience gained within a production, manufacturing, food, or FMCG or environment, with a proven ability to lead teams and deliver against demanding schedules.
The Production Planning Team Leader will be responsible for coordinating and delivering production activities across. The role would suit a hands-on and organised planning professional, who can combine planning, labour management, and leadership to drive performance in a fast-paced environment.
Specific duties of the Production Planning Team Leader include:
- Generate, manage, and deliver daily and weekly production plans
- Lead labour planning and forecasting to optimise efficiency and resource allocation
- Track production plan progress and adjust plans to ensure "on time, in full" delivery
- Lead, coach, and develop production teams including training, absence, and performance management
- Drive continuous improvement and LEAN initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance output
- Coordination with internal teams
Production Planning Team Leader applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Production planning, scheduling, or operations experience
- Strong understanding of labour planning, production control, and cost awareness
- Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams
- Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Continuous improvement mindset (Lean / 5S experience beneficial)