Production Planner

Job Title: Production Planner Location: Runcorn, Cheshire Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum Contract: Permanent, full-time About the Role We're recruiting for an experienced Production Planner to join a well-established FMCG manufacturer at their Runcorn site. This is a permanent, fully on-site role within a small, close-knit planning team, working alongside a Planning Supervisor and collaborating closely with Material Planners based internationally. If you've got hands-on production planning or scheduling experience and you're looking for a stable, Monday-to-Friday role with no shift work and no weekends, this is worth a conversation. What's in it for you Fixed daytime hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm, Friday 8:30am-4:00pm - no shifts, no weekends Genuinely permanent role in a stable, established manufacturing business Matched pension scheme (4-10%) 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Perkbox employee benefits platform Join a small, supportive team of fourThe Role Own and manage day-to-day production planning and scheduling across the site Work closely with Material Planners to ensure smooth, joined-up supply into production Coordinate across supply chain and production functions to keep output on track and issues resolved quickly Support a fast-paced, cross-functional manufacturing environmentWhat We're Looking For Previous experience in a production planning or scheduling role, ideally within FMCG, pharma, or a similarly regulated/fast-paced manufacturing environment Confident working with ERP/MRP systems (SAP experience desirable but not essential) Strong Excel skills Comfortable working within an international, cross-functional team Full right to work in the UK (this role is not able to offer visa sponsorship) Based within a commutable distance of Runcorn (Cheshire, South Lancashire, Manchester, or Merseyside)How to Apply For a confidential conversation about this role, contact Henry at Grafton (part of GI Group) - apply now or reach out directly to discuss your experience and next steps. We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit