Planning Coordinator

Avara Foods Ltd; Hereford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food business in Hereford is seeking a Planning Coordinator to join their Field Services Team. You will be responsible for the planning and coordination of daily feed production, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and food standards. The ideal candidate will have strong computer systems knowledge and experience in agriculture or production planning environments. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £30,000 to £37,000 and numerous employee benefits including 31 days holiday and pension contributions.

Benefits

31 days holiday allowance

6% pension

Life assurance

Lifestyle benefits including cashback perks

Wellbeing resources

Free staff parking

Qualifications

• Strong computer systems knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily feed production.
• Liaise with raw materials team and production staff.
• Monitor and uphold feed segregation protocols.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and food safety standards.

Skills

Strong computer systems knowledge

Job description

About the Role

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.

The Benefits of Working for Avara Foods

As a Planning Coordinator, you will enjoy a secure, supportive, and progressive working environment where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.

Benefits include:

• £30,000 – £37,000 per annum
• 31 days holiday allowance
• 6% pension
• Life assurance
• Lifestyle benefits including cashback perks, retail discounts and discounted cinema tickets
• Wellbeing resources including free online health advice and assessments
• Free staff parking

About the Role

Avara Foods is looking for a highly competent and motivated Planning Coordinator to join our Field Services Team, based at Tram Inn Mill.

Salary: £30,000 – £37,000 per annum DOE

Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:30

As a Planning Coordinator, you will be responsible for the planning and coordination of daily feed production upon receipt of feed orders.

What will you be doing as a Planning Coordinator at Avara?

• Be responsible for daily feed planning and DSL system programme entries to ensure efficient mill utilisation
• Liaise with the raw materials team, mill production staff and weighbridge operations to ensure efficient production and dispatch of feed
• Identify and elevate issues to the Mill Management team
• Monitor and uphold feed segregation protocols to ensure compliance at all times
• Liaise with farms regarding order changes and delivery alterations
• Monitor production shift reports and implement programme adjustments to offset mill efficiency issues
• Assess delivery schedules, failed or delayed orders, and adjust programmes accordingly
• Collect, administer and dispatch scheduled raw material and finished feed samples
• Ensure Health & Safety policies and SOPs are adhered to at all times
• Ensure food safety, integrity, legality and quality standards are maintained
• Ensure biosecurity processes are followed to protect bird welfare
• Maintain agreed SLA standards where appropriate

What you’ll need to be successful

• Strong computer systems knowledge

Desirable

• Experience in agriculture/feed mill environments
• Production planning experience
• Production process knowledge
• DSL software competency
• Weighbridge and transport operations knowledge

Personal Attributes

• High attention to detail
• Decisive thinker
• Ability to analyse data and make fact-based decisions
• Strong communication skills

What happens after you apply?

After applying, you will be contacted by a Resourcing Officer from our Hereford site to discuss your application and CV. You will also have the opportunity to ask any questions 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.

Due to Bird Welfare, it is essential that you do not own any Avian Pets, Poultry or Porcine.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

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