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Join to apply for theProduction Plannerrole atSamworth Brothers 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theProduction Plannerrole atSamworth Brothers Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family!At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations: -Enhanced pension scheme Private health scheme Employee discount scheme Experience annual pay reviews Profit related pay Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunitiesThe OpportunityAre you a detail-oriented planner with a passion for efficiency and collaboration? Join Walker & Sons, part of the Samworth Brothers family, as a Production Planner and help us deliver great food with purpose. As a Production Planner, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our bakery operations run smoothly and efficiently. You’ll be responsible for creating achievable production plans that support our customer OTIF (On Time In Full) targets, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, and managing key supply chain KPIs.Develop and manage production schedules to maximise efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Liaise with internal teams (Operations, Commercial, NPD, Technical) and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate order fulfilment. Monitor and report on supply chain KPIs to support business goals. Support continuous improvement (CI) initiatives across the bakery and supply chain. Communicate effectively across departments and adapt to changing priorities.The Ideal CandidateWe believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience: -Strong planning and organisational skills with a keen eye for detail. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Proactive and solution-oriented mindset. Good working knowledge of supply chain systems and IT tools. Understanding of depot outload times, SLAs, and customer supply chain databases.We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role.Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member - you'll be an integral part of our thriving family.Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us!We are a fourth-generation family business producing high quality own-label products for many of the UK’s best-known retailers along with our own brands including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company and Walker & Son. We employ over 10,000 people in well-invested modern food manufacturing sites around the country.At Samworth Brothers we take pride in our family feel within our businesses and work together to make things happen. We can offer you the stability of a wider group as well as the opportunities that that offers if you wish to progress your career with us. We are family and we would like to invite you to be part of that and support our teams in delivering great products to all of our customers.Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative. Seniority levelSeniority level Entry level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Management and Manufacturing Industries Food and Beverage Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Samworth Brothers by 2x Get notified about new Production Planner jobs inLeicester, England, United Kingdom . 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