Production Scheduler Cover

at  Avarafoods

WHO ARE WE, AND WHAT DO WE DO?

You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.
We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door – meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Are you an experienced production planner with strong scheduling skills? Do you thrive in working within a busy production environment? Are you looking for a new challenge? We are looking for a Production Scheduler to join our operations team based in Hereford.
The role is office based but may be required in an FMCG labour intensive factory environment which is noisy and refrigerated in some areas manufacturing short shelf-life products where hygiene standards are critical. As a member of the Planning team, you will have to be comfortable in a fast moving, high volume, and frequently changing environment.
Core Hours - 0800-1630 Mon- Fri, Cover Hours - 0430 – 1330 / 1330 – 2230 Monday – Friday - Depending on Cover

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING AS PRODUCTION SCHEDULER COVER AT AVARA?

As a Production Scheduler Cover, you’ll be responsible for the scheduling of production lines and the materials required for product assembly and providing holiday / absence cover for team on shift.

WHAT WILL YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AS PRODUCTION SCHEDULER COVER INCLUDE?

• Create and maintain daily planning schedules.
• Co-operate with production to ensure on time delivery of our customers’ orders.
• Provide the production teams with clear plans, with regular monitoring to ensure accurate production quantities.
• Averting service levels and performance issues by escalating any potential variances
• Optimise the use of production systems within own control, ensuring birds are selected to the correct weight, bands, and grades in order to plan the smooth flow of birds through the production process.
• Provide handover reports when necessary to maintain performance.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU APPLY FOR THIS ROLE?

After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at our Hereford Office, to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.
If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!