Production Planner Location: Hockley, Birmingham, B18 5AY Salary: £31,000 £34,000 per annum Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday Friday (30-minute unpaid lunch break; occasional weekend work may be required) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Cleone Foods is home to the well-known Island Delight brand and has built a strong reputation within the food manufacturing sector. We are committed to producing high-quality products and supporting steady, sustainable growth across our operations. As part of our team, you will contribute to an environment that values reliability, consistency, and continuous improvement. We are now recruiting for a Production Planner to assume responsibility for developing and maintaining production and material plans that balance customer service levels with cost efficiency. The role ensures that production schedules are realistic, aligned with demand forecasts, and supported by accurate inventory and material planning. You will work closely with purchasing, production, inventory, sales, and distribution teams to support smooth operational performance and timely order fulfilment. Key Responsibilities Coordinate with purchasing, production, inventory, and sales to minimise downtime and material waste. Manage planning risks, adjust orders where appropriate, and share forecasts with suppliers to support material availability. Report on obsolete or excess stock and maintain effective communication with production and accounts teams. Lead continuous