Production Planner
Salary: £28,000 -£30,000 per annum
Location: Kendal (on site)
About us:
Join one of Europe’s fastest-growing nutrition success stories.
Kendal Nutricare creates world-class nutrition for every stage of life — from Kendamil infant and toddler formula to Kendalife adult nutrition. We’re a family-owned, purpose-driven business with big global ambitions.
In 2025, we were ranked the UK’s fastest-growing food and drink company, with Kendamil now one of the fastest-growing baby brands in the world, the No.1 Organic formula in both the UK and USA, and available in 40+ countries (and counting).
As the only British infant formula manufacturer, we’re proud to produce our award-winning products here in the UK using British full-cream milk, with no palm oil or unnecessary additives — trusted by families worldwide.
We’re on an exciting path – join us!
The role:
As a Production Planner at Kendal Nutricare, you will play a key role in ensuring production operations run efficiently and according to plan. You will be responsible for developing and issuing accurate production schedules, coordinating material availability, and ensuring all materials released to production are QA-approved and within shelf-life requirements.
You will manage stock rotation, monitor incoming deliveries, and work closely with suppliers and internal departments to maintain continuity of supply and production efficiency. This role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Working closely with production, procurement, QA, and supply chain teams, you will support the achievement of operational targets while maintaining high standards across the site.
This is a full-time position based at our headquarters in Kendal, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm.
What you’ll be doing;
- Create, maintain, and issue accurate production schedules in line with manufacturing and packing plans
- Ensure all materials released to production are QA-approved and compliant with shelf-life requirements
- Monitor stock rotation and minimise material write-offs through effective expiry-date management
- Track incoming deliveries and liaise with suppliers regarding delivery updates, delays, and schedule changes
- Produce accurate material forecasts to support production requirements and supplier planning
- Coordinate delivery schedules and manage the return of non-conforming or substandard materials
- Maintain accurate documentation and control systems within the department
- Work closely with production teams to ensure stock accuracy and material availability
- Raise and manage purchase orders in line with operational requirements
- Support continuous improvement of planning and scheduling processes
What you’ll need:
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Good numerical ability, with GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Calm and professional approach under pressure
- Previous experience in production planning or manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of CSB systems would be advantageous, although full training will be provided
What you’ll get from us:
The opportunity to work for the fastest growing infant milk brand in Europe, alongside a young talented team dedicated to serving thousands of passionate customers.
We offer to all our employees:
- 33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), pro rata to start date and FTE.
- Pension Scheme by Aegon, the Employer will match contributions up to a maximum of 5%
- Free health cash plan
- Free Gym Membership*
- Life Assurance at 2 x basic salary after 6 months of service
- EAP Programme
- New parents enjoy up to £350 worth of Kendamil products (excluding Stage 1 formula)*
- Employee Referral Scheme
- *Further details are available from the HR department.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kendal LA9 6NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Production planning: 2 years (required)
- Supply chain management: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
