Production Planner

at  ProPak Foods Ltd

SALARY FROM £28,000 - £36,000 DOE

Pro-Pak Foods is a leading supplier of delicious ready meals to many of the UK’s top supermarkets and convenience stores. With a fantastic menu of over 200 high-quality meals crafted by our expert chefs, we are dedicated to excellence in the food industry.
Following internal promotions and significant investments in our team’s growth, we are seeking two dedicated Planners to join our dynamic team.

ABOUT YOU:

You might be a Planner or Administrator in another industry, a talent looking for a career change, a university graduate looking to start in our industry, an experienced Production or Transport Planner or anything in between – if you have some, none or all of the relevant skills but some or all of the desirable characteristics then our hiring team would be more than happy to hear from you.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Intermediate MS Excel knowledge (and a willingness to learn new IT systems)
• Great attention to detail
• Some background in reporting and analysis, would be helpful

WHAT OUR TEAM SAYS:

“Working at Pro Park Foods has been a rewarding experience for me with plenty of chances to grow both personally and professionally. Since I joined the company, I have been fortunate to be part of a team that values growth and achievements across the different departments I have worked in.
“Beginning as a dispatch operative and progressing to a dispatch team leader was made possible by the tools and guidance provided. I am now looking forward to developing my skills as I aim towards becoming an accomplished planner, a role that was not initially in my plans when I first began my journey here just under two years ago.
“At Pro Pak Foods the company culture emphasizes teamwork and ongoing development; they appreciate everyone’s input. They provide opportunities for personal growth at every stage of your career journey with them, if you want to progress it is actively encouraged and I have been supported in every decision I have made to get to this point.
“If you’re thinking about becoming part of the team, I’d be happy to have a conversation with you following your interview session. I can tell you more, about my journey and describe why Pro Pak Foods is an amazing place to grow your career.” – [B.C.], [Production Planner]

THE ROLE:

We are looking for individuals who embody key team behaviours — adaptability, collaboration, problem solving and effective communication. While specific experience in FMCG or food production is advantageous, it’s not required to apply as we value the right attitude and personality above all else. If you bring planning skills, experience with Microsoft Excel, or a background in food factories, that’s fantastic! However, we’re primarily interested in candidates who are eager to learn and grow with us.
At Pro-Pak, you will receive comprehensive training to develop the skills needed to ensure our production plans align with factory capacities and transport requirements - making sure our products reach our customers on time and in full.
The Pro-Pak planning team takes great pride in building up our colleagues and equipping our talents with all the skills they need to become one of our multi-skilled Supply Chain, Transport and Production Planners. As the hub of the business, the planning team offers a great opportunity for internal progression, or to diversify your skills into another area should you wish.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (TO BE LEARNED THROUGH TRAINING):

• Working with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Gaining an understanding of all processes on site to enable efficient planning
• Scheduling daily work streams to deliver an achievable production and transportation plan
• Issue the daily, weekly and monthly production plans and our general reports
• Proactively managing stocks and liaising with the relevant departments to resolve any issues
• Working with other departments to plan and successfully launch new product lines
• Communicating with production employees and logistics companies, to ensure timely completion and dispatch of products
• Investigating exceptions which affect the plan and finding solutions
• Planning production schedules to meet business plans and achieve KPIs
• Representing the team in cross functional meetings, deputising for the Planning Manager where required and feeding back to the wider team.