Planner

As a Planner you will oversee the creation of and facilitate the execution of daily plans for the production teams. Analysing and processing incoming data from various sources to produce a detailed production plan minimising waste of raw materials and labour for a busy food manufacturing site.

Your key responsibilities as Planner will include:

• Assisting the creation of and maintaining daily planning schedules.


• Creating a weekly plan, presenting this to members of the planning and production teams.


• Tracking daily packing and preparation schedules ensuring fulfilment of the plan.


• Helping avert potential service level and performance issues by escalating variances.


• Planning optimal use of bird weights, labour resources and equipment.


• Continually tracking actual performance versus planned performance to help push corrective actions.


• Gathering knowledge of wider factory processes to record and analyse performance data.


• Using performance data to continuously improve personnel and functional performance.
  
  Are you passionate about optimising performance results? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience in production planning or scheduling?


As an inclusive, forward thinking business, we take pride in our approach to planning processes across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Planner to join our Planning team.
The role is based at our Wednesbury site.

This role provides real time co-ordination and optimisation of materials and labour capacity. Enabling the site to effectively track and meet order deadlines in a fast moving, frequently changing environment.,
• Previous experience within a fast moving manufacturing or production environment.


• Excellent communication skills with colleagues of all levels.


• A high standard of IT proficiency including using Microsoft Excel to collate and present data.


• The ability to adapt quickly using real time information updates.


• Knowledge of ChickSort bird selection systems would be beneficial but not essential.
  
  Our Wednesbury site is a flagship Added Value centre for Avara, which employ over 150 talented individuals at the site, who help to supply some of the UK's largest supermarkets and popular restaurants

What's in it for you?
As a Planner you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.
We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following:


• £35,000 - £40,000 per annum DOE.


• Up to 6% Employer matched pension.


• Private medical cover.


• Life Assurance.


• Various lifestyle benefits, including discounts and wellbeing resources.


If you're ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.