Average Production Planner salary in Chester

Production Planner £35k per annum Monday – Friday / General Office Hours Ellesmere Port Our client based in the Ellesmere Port area is currently looking for a Production Planner to join their team on a permanent basis. Performance ObjectivesReview MRP output and manage exceptions.Purchase materials.Sequence works orders.Set weekly production plans.Validate material availability.Respond to changes in capacity and priorities.Support ERP data integrity.Implement works order BOM changes.Person SpecificationPrevious experience of working in a similar role is essential. Production planning within a manufacturing environment required.Familiarity of ERP systems.Ability to problem solve.Able to work to tight deadlines and at times high pressurised environments. Excellent communicator. High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and production planning software.Flexibility around working hours. Strong ability to multi-task and remain organised. Benefits Holidays - 23 days per year + Bank Holidays increasing with service. Business does not work over Christmas.No weekend working. Pension (auto enrolment).Vitality private health care cover. gap personnel group is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgments solely on suitability for the job. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.

Graduate Planner ChesterPermanentOur client, an established planning consultancy is urgently looking to appoint an ambitious Graduate Town Planner to work as part of their established team in the Chester. The successful Graduate Town Planner will be working alongside Senior Planners to deliver planning applications, appeals and site assessments for predominantly residential, rural, mixed use and commercial schemes. For this role candidates are sought with:A relevant town planning/ related degree and ideally a further MSc An ambition to purse Chartered Planner statusSome town planning experienceA full UK drivers licenceDuties:Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applicationsConducting planning research and policy reviewsDrafting planning statements, appraisals and appeal documentsLiaising with local authorities and statutory bodiesSupporting public consultation and stakeholder engagement activitiesAssisting with client relationship managementDelivering advice to clientsBenefits:Joining an established company with excellent career progression opportunitiesCompetitive starting salary and benefits packageInterested? To discuss this vacancy and other positions within the town planning sector, please do not hesitate to contact HARRIET ROIGE on or email your CV to and we will get back to you.

Supply Chain PlannerLocation: North West England (hybrid)Salary: £45,000 + strong benefitsContract: PermanentReporting Line: Supply Chain / Planning LeadershipEnvironment: Multi-site FMCG food manufacturingOur client is a well-established, high-volume FMCG food manufacturer operating multiple UK production sites. Due to internal restructure and growth, they are appointing a Supply Planner to operate at group level, owning medium- to short-term production planning and capacity alignment across the network.This is a hands-on, technically demanding planning role requiring strong analytical capability, advanced Excel skills, and confidence working with imperfect data in fast-moving manufacturing environments.Employer details will be disclosed at shortlist stage only.Core Purpose of the RoleTo create, maintain and continuously optimise a feasible, capacity-aligned production plan that balances customer demand, manufacturing constraints, labour availability, and inventory targets across multiple sites.The role acts as the central planning authority, supporting site planners while retaining accountability for overall output, service performance, and plan adherence.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and own the group production plan, translating demand inputs into executable site-level outputsConduct capacity modelling, load vs. capability analysis, and bottleneck identification across the manufacturing networkSupport and challenge site production plans to ensure alignment with group priorities and constraintsManage short- to medium-term planning horizons, including scenario modelling and risk mitigationAnalyse demand volatility and proactively rebalance plans to protect service and minimise inefficiencyMaintain and improve MRP/ERP planning parameters, ensuring data accuracy and integrityProduce detailed planning reports, KPIs, and dashboards to support decision-makingAct as a key interface between Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial, and Warehousing teamsDrive continuous improvement in planning logic, assumptions, and execution disciplineCandidate Profile – EssentialProven experience in production planning / supply planning / capacity planning within FMCG manufacturingStrong exposure to multi-site or complex manufacturing operationsAdvanced Excel capability (modelling, pivot tables, scenario analysis, large data sets)Solid working knowledge of MRP / ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Navision, etc.)Highly analytical with the ability to translate data into clear, practical planning decisionsConfident stakeholder manager, able to challenge constructively at site and leadership levelComfortable operating at pace in environments with short lead times and changing prioritiesDesirableFood manufacturing experience, particularly chilled, short shelf-life, or high-throughput operationsExperience supporting or feeding into S&OP / IBP processesBackground in environments with high changeover, labour constraints, or tight capacity envelopesWhy This RoleGenuine group-level visibility and influenceBroad operational exposure across multiple manufacturing sitesOpportunity to stabilise and improve planning maturitySuitable for planners who enjoy complexity, data, and operational problem-solvingInterested?If you would be interested in finding out more, please contact Adam Norris at Reed for a confidential chat or apply now.