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Production Scheduler

Location - Attleborough

Hours - 4 on 4 off, 6am to 6pm 12 hour shifts

Purpose

Use the principles of OPEX to schedule all factory activity across a 1

to-4-week window

Key ResponsibilitiesMeasures of Success

Leadership

• Safety is a condition. Schedule all activities in a way that permits safe manufacture for all site teams.

People

• Communicate effectively with key internal stakeholders; Planning, Operations, Engineering, Technical, OPEX, R&D etc. on risks, issues and key changes required to deliver optimised customer service at the lowest cost.

Key Deliverables

Excellent Results

• Schedule all site activity and ensure schedules are sufficient to deliver customer service level targets.

• Optimise product sequences, volumes, allergen sequences, maintenance windows, training events and new product trials to drive

improved business performance across the balanced scorecard.

• Alongside Operation teams, plan site labour requirement to deliver production plans.

• Create and continuously improve ideal production sequences that optimise delivery at the lowest cost.

• Build strong relationships with the site Operations team. Utilise these relationships to solve problems quickly & effectively.

• Build strong relationships with customer supply chain contacts. Utilise these relationships to optimise product flow across the end-to

end supply chain.

Standard Work & Problem Solving

• Document planning standards, raise standards, and confirm standard work daily.

• Create and maintain master performance data sets for all SKUs and all processes.

• Identify key problems areas and set targets to improve planning effectiveness.

• Use data analysis to make problems visible, quantifiable and to guide decisions.

• Ensure planning systems are optimised to drive effective and efficient planning, scheduling and material call off

• Identify repeat problems within Operations and work with the Operations team to root cause and countermeasure.

Use data analysis to make problems visible, quantifiable and to guide decisions.

Skills & Knowledge

Experience in a FMCG Industry, ideally in a planning or scheduling role. Understanding of OPEX and it's use in optimising production schedules. Experience in production Planning & Scheduling with an in depth understanding of planning systems and their optimisation. Strong communication skills and the ability to influence multiple levels of the site and customers. Strong analytical & problem-solving skills. Advanced Excel capability Working Knowledge of SAP & Innova or similar manufacturing systems The company

Pilgrim's 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 Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 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 Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.

What we'll bring to the table

Competitive Salary

Competitive Holiday Entitlement

Pension Contribution

Family Friendly Policies

Learning and Development Opportunities

Life Assurance

People matter

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Our values

Determination

Simplicity

Availability

Humility

Discipline

Sincerity

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