Assistant Labour Planner

We are recruiting for a Labour Planner to join our York Factory to deliver a labour plan that results in improved business performance, positively affecting efficiency, flexibility, and cost whilst delivering improvements in our labour planning process.
Nestlé York Factory is the home of the iconic confectionery brand Kit Kat amongst several other well-known brands such as Aero, Milky bar and Yorkie These are produced through controlled process plant and automated filling and packing lines.

A day in the life of a Labour Planner……..

Duties will include:

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  Organising optimum, forward-looking labour plan for the York site considering skills, training, holidays, absence, restrictions, and Working Time Directive guidelines involving key stakeholders to achieve this, in particular Line Performance Managers, Supply Chain Planners and external agency provider to facilitate the best allocation of Nestle employees at York.
  
• Responding to plant performance and any labour shortages by being the first point of contact to adjust and deliver the labour plan, prioritising in response to these variables.


• Delivering a suite of Labour KPIs in line with the Factory Operational Master Plan.


• Driving process and reporting improvements in the existing labour planning system (PeoplePlan) to better utilise the system.


• Improving and maintaining a skills matrix for all employees to enable the system to mobilise the work force between departments.


• Proactively working with our agency labour provider to ensure we maintain a high-quality service and escalate where requests are not being filled.


• Ensuring timely collation of worked hours for our agency provider's payroll and subsequent payment of their invoices.
  
  Be comfortable with multi-tasking and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment under pressure.


• Be a self-motivated individual who enjoys a challenge, take ownership of own work and balance workload effectively.


• Have a proven track record working in a role that requires attention to detail with an interest in process improvement.


• Be competent in using Microsoft Excel and other IT software.
  
  At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. Find out more about our Colleague Networks here: Diversity, equity and inclusion | Nestlé (nestle.co.uk)


We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!

Although this is a full time permanent opportunity, please speak to us about what flexibility means to you as we are always open to discuss individual's flexible working needs, don't let this stop you from applying., What can we offer in return? Great benefits you'd expect from a business the size of Nestlé - in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth.