Site Planner

Job Advert Site Planner We have a new opportunity for a Site Planner to join our brilliant Supply Chain team at our site based in Middlesbrough Who We Are: The Compleat Food Group are a new food group on a mission to create great quality, tasty and affordable food, that people love to eat. We fondly refer to it as 'Food to Feel Good' because we believe in savouring every bite whilst making a positive impact. Our team of over 5,500 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. At The Compleat Food Group we don’t just make food. We make food to feel good, taste good and do good for everyone. Our genuine passion drives the creation of products for UK consumers, prominent retailers, and our thrilling market‑leading brands such as Wall's Pastry, Squeaky Bean, Vadasz and Unearthed. Location Middlesbrough Hours 4 on 4 off: 5am - 5pm Salary £30,000 per annum Purpose We are looking for a Site Planner to manage and optimise production schedules, inventory levels, and supply chains, ensuring efficient, on‑time manufacturing and smooth workflow across the site. Main Duties Production plan management – ensure schedules consider capacity, outload times, material & equipment availability, efficiency, and labour requirements. Discussion with stakeholders daily. Create seasonal freeze plans to maintain service level during peak periods. Through collaborative working with purchasing, ensure they are aware of order fluctuations allowing them to review stocks and address accordingly. Daily sleeve requirements. Perishable & fresh raw materials forecasting. Purchase orders & call‑off for daily fresh & longer lead time items. Actively analyse potential stock issues eliminating shortages and/or waste. Communicate clearly any potential shortages to the site ahead of time after exploring all options to eliminate. Daily KPIs – populate and play an active part in discussing the outputs in the meeting (Service Level / Plan attainment & Christmas plans). Sales v Forecast analysis, communicating findings to the team, purchasing and commercial, taking relevant actions in your day‑to‑day planning. Maintain & evolve planning systems & tools. Have the ability to update planning systems with new products, recipe changes and/or run rates based on efficiency analysis. Have the ability to step in and cover for the other site in times of need. Skills & Competencies Experience Previous experience in Production Planning ideally in chilled food manufacturing. FMCG background. Key Skills Proficient in Excel & ERP systems. Analytical & attentative to detail. Problem solving & organisational skills. Excellent communication skills. Understands key performance metrics to drive improvement. Time management. Benefits to Include 23 Days Annual Leave. 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year. Online and High‑street retailer discount scheme. Employee well‑being and community support groups. Charity Initiatives and Team events. 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support). Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools. The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace. We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed. Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process. Recruitment Agencies We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team. #J-18808-Ljbffr