Production planners Work, Jobs in Derby, Dby (with Salaries)

Production Controller
We Pack ltd —Ilkeston
- £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
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Production Leader
Celanese International Corporation —Spondon
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
Production Team Leader
Hovis Bakery —Nottingham
- Computer literacy
- Bakery
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Annual leave
10d
Junior Planning Manager
HelloFresh —Derby
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- No experience needed
- In-person
- AI
- Work from home
- Employee assistance programme
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Material Planner
Nutreco —Ashbourne
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Analytics
- Annual leave
Planning Executive
HelloFresh —Derby
- Continuous improvement
- AI
- Employee assistance programme
- Gym membership
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Shift Manager
HelloFresh —Derby
- Day shift
- Continuous improvement
- Recruiting
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Gym membership
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Operations Scheduler
IKO —Chesterfield
- Computer literacy
- Maths
- Data entry
- Free parking
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Manufacturing Graduate
The Keystone Group UK —Swadlincote
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Manufacturing
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Assembly Group Leader
JCB —Rocester
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Gym membership
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Production Administrator
Michael Smith Switchgear Limited —Leicester
- £28,000 - £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Computer literacy
- ERP systems
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Production Manager
Elements Solutions Inc —Ashby-De-La-Zouch
- From £48,770 a year
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
Manufacturing Planning & Operations Coordinator
Gibson Technology Ltd —Repton
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Communication skills
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10d
Production Shift Manager (Afternoon Shift)
Solidcor —Chesterfield
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- Training & development
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Production Shift Manager (Frontline Manager)
PepsiCo —Leicester
- 12 hour shift
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- Organisational skills
Planner
Eaton —Nottingham
- Microsoft Word
- Writing skills
- Continuous improvement
Production Manager
Elis —Leicester
- Up to £45,000 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Writing skills
- Data analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
Production Supervisor (July 2026)
Instarmac Group plc. —Tamworth
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Front Line Manager
Long Clawson Dairy Ltd —Melton Mowbray
- £38,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- Communication skills
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Process Manager (Bakery)
Hovis Bakery —Nottingham
- Bakery
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership

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Production Controller

We Pack ltd
Ilkeston

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£35,000 a year
4 days ago

Qualifications

Stakeholder collaboration
Stock ordering
Delivery scheduling
Stakeholder liaison
Production capacity planning
Lean
ERP software
Internal department liaison
Technical support
Analysis skills
Data management
Continuous improvement
Production planning
Organisational skills
Production planning and scheduling experience
Project schedule tracking
Management reporting
Site housekeeping
Stock replenishment
Stock coordination
Communication skills
Project progress tracking
Progress tracking
Analytics

Full job description

Production Controller

Location: WePack, Cedar Court, Griffon Road, Quarry Hill Industrial Park, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4RF

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm (30-minute unpaid lunch break)

About WePack

At WePack, we provide high-quality contract packing solutions for a diverse range of customers. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a highly organised and proactive Production Controller to join our Operations team.

This is a key role responsible for coordinating production activities, managing material availability, maintaining accurate system data, and ensuring customer requirements are met through effective planning and control of production processes.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving, and have strong planning and organisational skills, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As Production Controller, you will be responsible for ensuring production plans, materials, data, and processes are aligned to deliver customer orders on time and in full.

You will work closely with Operations, Sales, Procurement, Supply Chain, Warehouse and Outworker partners to ensure smooth operational flow across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

Develop and maintain production schedules within Nulogy.
Coordinate customer orders and production activities to meet agreed deadlines.
Assess resource requirements and production capacity.
Monitor production progress and communicate updates, risks, and delays to the Sales team.
Support daily production meetings with accurate and timely information.

Job Management & Administration

Create and issue production job bags.
Verify BOMs, specifications, targets, and associated paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
Progress jobs through relevant systems to ensure effective workflow management.
Create pallet tags and release project orders to the appropriate operational teams.

Contractor Coordination

Create pick lists for contractor jobs within Nulogy.
Monitor the progress of external projects and identify potential bottlenecks.
Communicate with contractors to ensure deadlines are achieved.
Maintain delivery and collection schedules for projects.
Prepare and maintain invoices.

Stock & Materials Control

Monitor stock levels and material availability.
Proactively identify and resolve material shortages.
Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
Support stock ordering activities to maintain continuity of supply.

Systems & Data Management

Maintain accurate production and operational data within Nulogy and other business systems.
Support users of Nulogy by troubleshooting and resolving system issues.
Drive effective system utilisation, automation, and data accuracy across the business.
Maintain production trackers and operational reporting tools.

Reporting & Performance Monitoring

Track and analyse production performance and operational KPIs.
Monitor targets, waste levels, quality performance, and production output.
Produce reports and performance information for management review.
Identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.

Process Improvement

Review and improve workflows, procedures, and planning processes.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence projects.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, visibility, and decision-making through better use of systems and data.

Health, Safety & Compliance

Promote and support a strong health and safety culture.
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality requirements.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping and organisation across operational areas.

Collaboration & Leadership

Develop strong relationships across departments and with external partners.
Support informed and joined-up decision-making through effective communication.
Promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Demonstrate WePack's values and our "If We Can, We Will" approach.

About You

Essential Skills & Experience

Previous experience in a Production Planning, Production Control, Supply Chain, Scheduling, Operations Planning, or similar role.
Strong organisational and planning skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Experience using ERP, production planning, or stock management systems.
Confident Microsoft Excel user.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Skills & Experience

Experience using Nulogy.
Experience within manufacturing, contract packing, production, or supply chain operations.
Knowledge of inventory control and management processes.
Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean.

Join WePack

If you're a proactive planner who enjoys coordinating operations, solving problems, and making a real impact on business performance, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: £35,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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