My job Join Pilgrim's Europe as a Production Scheduler - in Southall - Windmill lane Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team in a leading food manufacturing company? Pilgrim's Europe is looking for motivated Production Scheduler to join our team and contribute to our success. If you have a keen eye for detail and a can-do attitude, this opportunity is for you! Earn Big: Competitive hourly rate, with the potential to earn over £500 per week! Balanced Schedule : We have a shift pattern of working 5 days out of 7 - giving you more time for yourself. Job Purpose The purpose of this role is to use the principles of OPEX to schedule all factory activity across a 1 to-2-week window and to communicate effectively with key internal stakeholders; Planning, Operations, Engineering, Technical, OPEX, R&D etc. on risks, issues and key changes required to deliver optimised customer service at the lowest cost. • Schedule all site activity and ensure schedules are sufficient to deliver customer service level targets. • Optimise product sequences, volumes, allergen sequences, maintenance windows, training events and new product trials to drive improved business performance across the balanced scorecard. • Alongside Operation teams, plan site labour requirement to deliver production plans. • Create and continuously improve ideal production sequences that optimise delivery at the lowest cost. • Build strong relationships with the site Operations team. Utilise these relationships to solve problems quickly & effectively. • Build strong relationships with customer supply chain contacts. Utilise these relationships to optimise product flow across the end-to end supply chain. Skills and Knowledge • Experience in a FMCG Industry, ideally in a planning or scheduling role. • Understanding of OPEX and it's use in optimising production schedules. • Experience in production Planning & Scheduling with an in depth understanding of planning systems and their optimisation. • Strong communication skills and the ability to influence multiple levels of the site and customers. • Strong analytical & problem-solving skills. • Advanced Excel capability • Working Knowledge of SAP & Innova or similar manufacturing systems Qualifications • Degree in Manufacture / Engineering / Science or another appropriate discipline. If you would like further details on this vacancy please call or text the recruitment team on : 07484 902853 The company Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets. Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products. Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses. What we'll bring to the table Competitive Salary Competitive Holiday Entitlement Pension Contribution Family Friendly Policies Learning and Development Opportunities Life Assurance People matter Previous Next Our values Determination Simplicity Availability Humility Discipline Sincerity Ownership