Senior Supply Chain Planner
Location: Nantwich, Cheshire
Salary: Circa £45k DOE
Company: Joseph Heler Cheese
At Joseph Heler Cheese, we’re more than just cheesemakers—we’re a proud, mission-driven organisation dedicated to crafting high-quality British cheeses with expertise, passion, and tradition. We’re looking for a Senior Supply Chain Planner to play a pivotal role in our growing operations team, ensuring smooth, efficient, and cost-effective production. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love problem-solving, and want to make an impact, this role is for you!
Your Role:
As Senior Supply Chain Planner, you will be at the heart of our production process, overseeing planning, material flow, and cross-department coordination to meet production targets and customer demand. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of key supply chain functions and drive continuous improvements while aligning with our company values.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead production planning, aligning schedules with sales forecasts and customer orders.
- Ensure material availability and inventory accuracy using ERP systems.
- Optimise resource allocation, including labour, materials, and machinery.
- Work closely with procurement, engineering, quality control, and logistics teams.
- Contribute to our Zero Waste Initiative and take part in weekly at-risk stock reviews.
- Develop and upskill the team through training, updating SOPs, and maintaining a capability matrix.
- Monitor production progress, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions.
- Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency and quality.
- Mitigate risks related to production delays, equipment failures, and supply chain disruptions.
- Oversee people-related duties, including payroll, agency staffing, holiday planning, and disciplinary actions.
- Ensure accurate stock counting and reporting at month-end processing.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experienced Leader: Proven background in supply chain planning, production scheduling, or a similar role.
- Food Manufacturing Experience Essential: Strong understanding of supply chain processes within a food manufacturing environment.
- Tech-Savvy: Strong knowledge of ERP systems and inventory management.
- Problem-Solver: Analytical mindset with the ability to make sound decisions.
- Collaborator: Works effectively across departments and teams.
- People-Focused: Passionate about team development, coaching, and leadership.
- Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail with a drive for continuous improvement.
- Aligned with Our Values:
- Be Yourself – Bring your authentic self to work and contribute your unique perspective.
- Be Inquisitive – Continuously seek new ways to improve processes and challenge the status quo.
- Be Collaborative – Work closely with colleagues and departments to achieve shared goals.
- Take Ownership – Demonstrate accountability and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Be Better – Strive for excellence, learning, and growth in everything you do.
Why Join Us?
- Exciting Growth: Be part of a fast-growing company with a strong industry reputation.
- Make an Impact: Your expertise will directly influence our success.
- Career Progression: We invest in our people and offer fantastic growth opportunities.
- Culture & Values: We live by our core values and want you to be part of our journey.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Nantwich CW5 7PE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
