Workforce Planner

ZipRecruiter; Wirral; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading figurehead in the UK food sector is seeking a Workforce Planner for a fixed term contract in Wirral. The role involves optimising workforce allocation to meet production plans, managing staffing requirements effectively, and ensuring operational efficiency across departments. Candidates with scheduling experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Previous labour scheduling experience.
• Highly IT literate.

Responsibilities

• Ensure staffing levels meet daily production plan requirements.
• Review and reallocate labour to meet changes.
• Develop medium to long term labour forecasts.

Skills

IT Literacy

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Workforce Planner

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract

Duration 10 Months

Work Type: Onsite

Industry: FMCG

Job Location: Wirral

Rate: £28,000 to £32,000 per annum

Profile – Workforce Planner

Our client is a leading figurehead in the UK food sector, with an unparalleled pedigree dating back to the early 18th century. They are currently seeking a Labour Planner to join their team.

Job Role - Workforce Planner

The Labour Planner shall ensure the successful execution of the site production plan by optimising workforce allocation, maintaining full operational coverage, and meeting headcount and budget targets.

Working cross-functionally, you will ensure departments are equipped with accurate labour information and proactively address potential staffing issues, such as initiating recruitment, to prevent disruptions to production. You will also monitor KPIs, identify and resolve challenges, and highlight opportunities for continuous improvement.

Duties – Workforce Planner

• Completion of daily resource schedule, ensuring that the required staffing levels are achieved to fulfil the daily production plan requirements.
• Daily review of labour and re-allocation of staff as required to meet changes as they arise.
• Identify and fulfil resource requirements ahead of schedule by reviewing the upcoming production plans, holiday, absence, sickness and site activities.
• Participate in the development of an accurate medium to long term labour forecast to identify & co-ordinate seasonal labour requirements in line with seasonal and promotional activity.
• Confirm Overtime opportunities with collators as required to support the operational teams.
• Conduct regular scheduled resource meetings with respective business unit leads.
• Run and communicate weekly and monthly reports detailing labour and cost variances.

Experience/Qualifications – Workforce Planner

• Previous labour scheduling experience
• Highly IT literate

Candidates who are currently a Workforce Planner, Production Scheduler, Manufacturing Scheduler, Operations Planner, Labour Scheduler, Staffing Coordinator, Resource Planner and MRP Coordinator could be suitable for this role.

To make an application for this role please submit your CV to [e-mail] or for more information call 01453829529.

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