Production Planner

Job Details

Location: Somerset
Job Type: Permanent / Full Time
Sector: Manufacturing
Job Posted: 25 days ago
Contact Email: sarah.elliott@thrivegroup.co.uk
Job Start Date: 2026-04-16
Application Expiry Date: 16/05/2026
Job Reference: 935522

Full Job Description

Thrive 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 01225 632666 to discuss further.
Thrive 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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