Production Planner

2 months ago

Thetford, United Kingdom 2 Sisters Food Group Full time

We currently have exciting opportunities for a Production Planner to join our team in Thetford

This is a 9 month Fixed term contract with the potential to move to a permanent role.

  • This post is working days
  • The hours of work and shift patterns are: 06.00-18.00, 4on 4off 
  • The rate of pay is: £17.65 per hour


Main Responsibilities:

Factory Based, Manage the sales and order processing for the site; Creating Fry and Pack plans, ensuring that all production activities are scheduled in a timely manner to fulfill customer demand and maintain & 98.5% service level.

Role will be cross functional and require you to be able to do Meat Scheduling, Materials Scheduling as well as Production Scheduling and duties related to inventory management, but full training will be given.



Ideal Candidate:
  • Work in close partnership with production team as well as planning to ensure efficient planning of factory production.
  • Manage SOP to ensure correct & timely completion of customer orders.
  • To act as key liaison, point between sales and ops to address fluctuation in order volume.
  • Manage WIP and finished goods working capital to agreed levels.
  • To support and actively participate in continuous improvement activities to improve the site performance in all areas of the business
  • To support other planning team functions where necessary.


Package Description:

FREE BUS SERVICE from Norwich, Attleborough, Wymondham and Thetford Centre
20 Days Holiday
Opportunities for overtime
Free onsite parking
Hot food available on site plus free hot drinks and fruit
Exclusive 2 Sisters employee discount offering savings of up to 60% with brands including Asda, Morrisons, Marks and Spencer and Tesco.
£100 refer a friend scheme
Fantastic development opportunities available for promotion and career development
In-house training including L1 & 2 Health and Safety certification, and paid apprenticeship opportunities with fantastic career progression.
Fast Track Progression and Development Opportunities
Employee of the Month and ‘My Bright Idea’ awards
Employee assistance programme.
Grocery Aid - employees access to counselling
Wellbeing support on site
Death in service benefit, optional - linked to pension



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