Production Planner

We’re seeking an experienced Production Planner responsible for producing detailed executable production schedules to meet customer demands. This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact to drive our planning process through startup, first manufacture, and production ramp-up of our new production facility which opens in 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• You'll create and issue production schedules (daily and weekly) over a 0–3-month horizon that align with demand and capacity.
• You will react swiftly to changes in plans due to demand upsides, production delays or material shortages
• We'll rely on your expertise in optimising production efficiency by balancing priorities, changeovers, and plant capacity.
• You will collaborate with supply chain and Operations to validate plans
• Accountability for seeing plans through from initiation to conclusion
• You will be pivotal in monitoring blocked and slow-moving inventory
• You will be key in managing SAP Master Data for Planning Operations
• You will act as the key interface between Supply Chain Planning and Plant Operations.

• Degree in relevant field (or equivalent experience)
• 2-5 years detailed production planning or scheduling experience in FMCG/Food & Drink/Pharmaceutical industries (batch manufacture desirable)
• Advanced capacity planning skills
• Advanced ERP/ SAP/APO knowledge
• Clear and adaptive communication, ensuring stakeholders are informed and aligned.
• Proactive problem-solving, anticipating issues before they arise.
• Understanding of supply chain concepts
• Customer-focused mindset

Note: This position requires enhanced pre-employment screening, including work history verification and criminal background checks among other standard checks.

Site Details 

Syngenta's Grangemouth Manufacturing Centre is one of our two award-winning manufacturing sites in the UK. The site was founded in 1919 and today employs nearly 400 skilled people in a variety of roles that include manufacturing, engineering, scientific and production support. Our goal is to operate “safely, reliably and cost effectively” and to help growers protect their crops and increase their yield. 

At Syngenta Grangemouth we have four plants dedicated to active ingredient (AI) manufacture, and one formulation and packaging plant. Our Seedcare asset is due to open in 2026.

What we offer 

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.  
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday. 
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.    
• The opportunity to develop and apply your science within the chemical industry.
• A highly collaborative, diverse and friendly work environment.
• Learning culture and wide range of training options. 

Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.  

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here: https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion