Planner

We are thrilled to offer a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and detail-oriented Planner to join our vibrant team at our Clitheroe site. If you have a passion for planning and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

 In this role, you will support the Clitheroe site in creating demand for Production by looking at the sales forecast, stock holding and site capacity.

 The aim is to ensure the factory is planned in the most effective and efficient manner. You will have responsibility for the smooth running of the production day by minimising changeovers and maximising production efficiency.

 Who We Are:

At The Compleat Food Group, we're on a mission to create delectable food that not only brings joy to your taste buds but also extends love to our planet. We fondly refer to it as 'Food to Feel Good' because we believe in savouring every bite whilst making a positive impact.

 Our team of over 5,000 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. Their genuine passion drives the creation of delectable products for UK consumers, prominent retailers, and our thrilling market-leading brands such as Wall's Pastry, Squeaky Bean, and Unearthed.

Working Hours:

Monday to Thursday 08:30 – 17:00 and Fridays 08:00-16:00 – who doesn’t love an early finish on a Friday!

Your Duties Will Include:

• Maintain production plan template with correct product information – Product code, allergen, planning speed and labour
• Update date sheets with correct information
• Collect and assess information about Finished Good storage off site vs sales demand and forecast
• Prepare reports about production performance and site achievement
• Troubleshoot problems that occur during production, including staff shortages and machinery malfunctions
• Determine customer requirements
• Liaise with NPD regarding trials and product launches
• Forward planning – looking at forecasts & capacity for the next week/month/quarter
• Track, arrange and liaise with the Transport functions to ensure maximisation of trailers and that they are planned in a timely manner to meet customer demand

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• Food manufacturing experience within an FMCG environment
• HACCP / Food Safety Training/basic knowledge
• Planning, organisation and project management
• Communicating at different levels of seniority
• Identifying solutions
• Good level of Excel knowledge/experience
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Employee well-being and community support groups
• Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
• Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
• Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
• Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount

The Compleat Food Group are proud to have built an inclusive and respectful culture where our colleagues feel safe, supported and valued. A place where they can bring their whole selves to work to achieve exceptional results and thrive.

We continue to attract diverse talent into our teams, because we know greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that we do.

Recruitment Agencies:

We have an active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies.