Planning Supervisor

Zest Recruitment are proud to be exclusively partnering with a highly reputable and fast-growing food manufacturer based in Norfolk. This is a business with big ambitions, an excellent reputation in its sector, and an exciting journey ahead.

Due to continued and exponential growth, our client is now looking to appoint a Planning Supervisor to play a key role in shaping and strengthening planning processes across the site. This is a fantastic opportunity for a capable and adaptable planning professional who is eager to grow alongside a business that is moving quickly and investing in its future.

As the Planning Supervisor, you will take ownership of onsite material planning and forecasting, support procurement activities and helping to mitigate supplier and stock risks. While this role does not include direct line management responsibilities, it does offer significant scope for progression as the business continues to expand.

• Material & Production Planning - ensuring material plans align with production schedules and business demands
• Forecasting & Procurement Support - working closely with procurement to support purchasing decisions and supplier planning
• Inventory Management - maintaining sustainable stock levels and ensuring materials are available when needed
• Operational Efficiency - supporting initiatives to improve production efficiency, reduce errors and minimise changeover times
• Continuous Improvement - contributing ideas and implementing best-practice planning processes as the business scales

• Join an SME that is growing rapidly, offering genuine long-term career progression
• Work closely with the SLT, gaining exposure beyond a typical planning role
• Be trusted with ownership and influence, rather than being boxed into a rigid structure
• Ideal for a highly versatile, ambitious individual who wants to grow with the business

You will have a solid background in production or material planning within a manufacturing environment (food manufacturing experience is highly desirable). More importantly, you will bring energy, adaptability and the desire to build a meaningful career within a growing organisation where your contribution truly matters.

If you're looking for a role where you can develop, progress and make a real impact within a forward-thinking food manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you.