Planner

Planner

The Compleat Food Group

Bristol 

Permanent 

£34,000 – £36,000

Help Keep Our Production Running Smoothly

The Compleat Food Group is one of the UK's leading chilled food manufacturers, producing high-quality products enjoyed by consumers nationwide. We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Planner to join our Bristol site on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised planner who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where strong communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail are key to success.

The Role

As Packaging Planner, you will be responsible for ensuring packaging materials are available to support production requirements while minimising stock risk, waste, and obsolescence. Working closely with Production, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Warehouse teams, you will play a vital role in maintaining service levels and supporting efficient factory operations.

Alongside your core packaging planning responsibilities, you will also provide cover for the Scheduling function during planned absences, ensuring effective production plans are created to maximise service and minimise waste.

Key Responsibilities

Packaging Planning

• Ensure packaging materials are available to meet production requirements.
• Monitor stock levels and manage inventory to minimise waste and excess stock.
• Identify and mitigate packaging supply risks before they impact production.
• Maintain accurate planning data and system records.
• Work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve shortages and delivery issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the planning function.

Production Scheduling Support

• Provide production scheduling cover during holidays and planned absences, including occasional weekend support where required.
• Create efficient production plans that maximise factory performance and customer service.
• Balance capacity, labour and material availability when creating production schedules.
• Respond effectively to changing customer demand and operational challenges.
• Communicate plans clearly with Production and Supply Chain teams.

About You

We're looking for someone who is highly organised, analytical, and comfortable working with multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous planning experience within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong computer literacy, with experience using MRP/ERP systems advantageous.
• Good understanding of food manufacturing and food safety principles.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Effective problem-solving capability.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £34,000 – £36,000
• Permanent position
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee benefits and discount platform
• Career development opportunities within a growing food manufacturing business
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Why Join The Compleat Food Group?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and growing business where you'll play a key role in supporting operational performance and customer service. If you're looking to develop your planning career within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of The Compleat Food Group team in Bristol.