Production Planner 12 months FTC

Join Our Supply Chain Team at The Compleat Food Group!

We are looking for a talented Production Planner to join our team and play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly on a 12 months FTC

If you're highly organised, analytical, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Job Title: Production Planner – Chilled Food Manufacturing

Shift Pattern:  05:00 am -16.30pm Sunday – Tuesday for 2 weeks and every 3rd Week Sunday – Wednesday

Location: The Compleat Food Group, Tottle Bakery, Nottingham

Salary:  Between £32,000 and £35,000 per annum depending on experience

About The Compleat Food Group

At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to create Food to Feel Good – great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.

We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.

With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better.

What You’ll Be Doing

Reporting to the Planning Manager, you'll be responsible for ensuring our manufacturing processes are planned in the most efficient and cost-effective way while making sure customer orders are delivered on time and in full. This is a pivotal role that connects multiple departments across the business, helping to balance customer demand, production capacity, labour requirements, and material availability to create effective production plans.

• Process customer orders and communicate key information across the business.
• Analyse sales forecasts and work closely with the Commercial Team to understand customer demand.
• Create and maintain production schedules for both Pre-Bake and Post-Bake operations.
• Consider production capacity, labour availability, equipment performance, raw materials, efficiency targets, and delivery schedules when planning.
• Monitor factory performance throughout the day and respond proactively to any deviations from plan.
• Reconcile daily stock reports and investigate variances.
• Support cost control by considering labour and material costs within planning decisions.
• Maintain and improve planning systems, processes, and reporting tools.
• Build strong working relationships with Production, Commercial, Logistics, and Supply Chain teams.
• Produce KPI reports for senior management and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Provide cover for Material Controller and Logistics Coordinator duties when required.
• Deputise for the Planning Manager during periods of absence.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in a Production Planning role is desirable.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and production workflows.
• Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to make informed decisions in a fast-moving environment.

Why Join Us?

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth:

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays with the option to purchase extra
• Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform
• Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
• Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
• EV charging points – available at selected sites

Health & Wellbeing

• 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
• Physical Wellbeing Hub – free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts
• Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
• Online wellbeing support – from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
• Financial wellbeing tools – including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid

Career Growth & Development

• Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
• Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
• Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
• Company Mentoring Scheme  to add depth and really support your career journey
• Recognition through Club Compleat rewards

Community & Culture

• 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
• Charity initiatives and fundraising events
• Team socials to connect and celebrate together
• Employee networks & support groups – including Women @ Compleat
• New baby gift for new parents

What You Should Know About How We Recruit

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe great teams are built on difference. We create an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and are able to be themselves at work.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of our recruitment process, just let us know, we’ll support you — confidentially and with care.

We hire the best people for our roles, not the same people. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, we focus on what you do and the impact you could make in our business. Our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and designed to give everyone an equal chance.

You’ll also find benefits that support people at every life stage, plus active internal networks — including Women @ Compleat, LGBTQIA+, and Neurodiversity

Recruitment Agencies: 

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.