Planning Manager

Job Opportunity: Planning Manager

Location:Grantham

Contract Type: Full-Time Reporting to: Supply Chain Manager

Division: Planning Salary: Competitive

Join Pilgrims Europe Where Our People Make a Difference!

At Pilgrims Europe our values drive everything we do. Were passionate about delivering excellence through discipline humility ownership and sincerity. Were looking for a Planning Manager to join our team in Grantham where youll play a key role in coordinating production schedules managing materials flow and supporting operational success.

What Youll Do:

As Planning Manager you will oversee the production planning process ensuring optimal use of resources while maintaining quality and efficiency. Working closely with Area Coordinators Production Leaders and Supply Chain teams youll ensure that all planning activities align with site and customer demands.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning daily and weekly production schedules adapting to meet changing priorities.
• Monitoring and managing stock levels across the Grantham site.
• Ensuring timely transfers and coordination between sites to maintain workflow.
• Managing short-life stock and raising concessions to avoid operational downtime.
• Communicating effectively with production stock control despatch and shift management.
• Identifying process improvements to reduce costs waste and increase yields.
• Upholding Health & Safety and Food Safety standards at all times.
• Utilizing ERP systems (SAP AROLINK) and Excel to manage plans and performance tracking.

What Youll Bring:

• Proven experience in production planning or supply chain management.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent time management communication and coordination abilities.
• Working knowledge of H&S and Food Safety principles.
• Proficiency in ERP systems Excel and SAP.
• A hands-on team-first attitude with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Youll Thrive at Pilgrims Europe If You:

• Show determination to meet goals and get results.
• Work with simplicity and a clear practical approach.
• Practice humility by listening learning and valuing others.
• Communicate with sincerity honesty and openness.
• Act with discipline structure and follow-through.
• Take full ownership of your responsibilities and outcomes.

Why Join Us

At Pilgrims Europe youll be part of a team thats united by purpose and return we offer:

• A dynamic fast-paced environment with opportunities to grow.
• A values-led culture that prioritizes people.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Ongoing support for training and development.

Ready to make a difference Apply now to join a business that values your contribution every day.

Pilgrims Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland including Fridge Raiders Rollover Denny Richmond Oakhouse and Moy Park alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork lamb and chicken working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals snacking ranges added value and food service products.

Across Pilgrims Europe we combine 20000 of the best people in the industry united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality most delicious and innovative food which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrims Europe team are based in our Pilgrims UK Moy Park Pilgrims Food Masters and Pilgrims Shared Services businesses.