Production Planner

We are looking for a highly organised and analytical Planner to join our Planning team at our Anwick this role you will play a key part in coordinating production workflows across multiple product areas ensuring efficient use of resources and delivery of excellent customer service.

Location: Anwick

Department: Planning

Reports to: Senior Planner

Shift Work - Continental Shift Work - 2 days on - 2 days off - 3 days on - from 05:00 am

You will work closely with operations procurement logistics and the wider planning team to ensure production plans are achievable communicated effectively and aligned with business KPIs.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and issue daily production plans and schedules to meet delivery deadlines across: RTC and Primary
• Whole Birds (including GUI control to ensure correct supply of birds to line)
• Plan and prioritise operations to maximise efficiency and KPI performance.
• Ensure daily plans are updated and issued promptly following EDI transmission of customer orders.
• Communicate effectively with operations to ensure last-minute plan changes are understood and executed.
• Liaise with procurement to ensure 048 hour plans are achievable before release.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams including Operations Planning Procurement Commercial Despatch Logistics and Technical.
• Communicate potential shortages or service risks to Customer Service Managers to ensure accurate customer updates.
• Maintain planning horizons in line with agreements with the Senior Planner.
• Provide planning input for new products advising on effective production patterns and scheduling.
• Support team continuity by covering for colleagues during periods of absence or holiday.
• Undertake projects or investigations relevant to your area of expertise as required.

What Were Looking For

Essential:

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent numerical logical and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office particularly Excel

Desirable:

• Experience in an FMCG and/or manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Scheduling and forecasting experience
• Leadership experience
• Key Performance Measures
• Customer service level performance
• Production plans issued on time and to schedule
• Planning horizon maintained
• Consistent team performance during holidays and absences

Benefits of Working at Pilgrims Europe Anwick

• Competitive salary package
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Discounted staff shop and onsite facilities
• Free onsite parking
• Opportunities for training development and career progression
• A supportive collaborative team environment within a leading FMCG business

Ready to Apply

If youre a proactive planner who enjoys problem-solving working cross-functionally and making a real impact on operational performance wed love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your career with Pilgrims Europe at our Anwick site.

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.