Production Scheduler

Cranswick plc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production firm is seeking a Production Scheduler to join their team in Hull. The role involves creating daily production plans, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, and improving factory operations. Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills and the ability to prioritize tasks. This position offers a 4am to 4pm shift on a 4 on 4 off basis and is perfect for someone with a good work ethic. Salary details will be discussed during the interview.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritise tasks accordingly.
• Excel skills and previous planning experience are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure legal, food safety and customer requirements are met.
• Create day-to-day production/mixing plans.
• Make plans reflective of deadlines and efficiency.
• Input orders and stocks.
• Assist the Planning Manager with daily reports.
• Look for ways to continuously improve the factory.
• Maintain relationships with other departments.

Job description

Cranswick Gourmet Sausage Co. (Lazenby’s) is our state-of-the-art facility located in Hull. Using only the best cuts of British pork, fresh herbs and spices, Cranswick are the UK’s leading producer of gourmet sausages and burgers, supplying major retailers and foodservice outlets alike.

An exiting opportunity has arisen for a Production Scheduler to join the Lazenby Planning Team

Shift: The role will be 4am – 4pm on a 4 on 4 off basis

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, has a good work ethic and will adhere to achieve the high standards set within the company

Main duties include (but not limited to):

As a Production Scheduler you will be responsible for the following

• Ensure that all statutory Legal, Food Safety and customer requirements are met
• Creation of the day-to-day production/mixing plans
• Making sure plans are reflective of deadlines and are the most efficient they can be
• Inputting of orders and stocks
• Assist the Planning Manager with any daily reports
• Look for ways to continuously improve the factory
• Maintain our very good relationship with other departments

Requirements, experience and person specification

• Be able to prioritise tasks accordingly
• Excel skills and previous planning are an advantage

A full job description is available upon request.

Salary to be discussed at interview stage.

Internal applicants must inform their line manager before applying and confirm at interview.

Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this closing date may be brought forward.