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We are currently looking for an Assistant Planner to support our Planning function at Pilgrim's Europe - Moy Park, Dungannon. This role requires strong communication, ownership of tasks, and the ability to work effectively within a fast paced environment.
As an Assistant Planner, you will support the planning team in coordinating orders, issuing production schedules, and updating daily requirements. You will assist in ensuring that production plans are accurate, raw material requirements are communicated, and customer orders are fulfilled on time.
This role is key to ensuring operational continuity and clear communication between departments.
Key Information: Competitive pay
Permanent, stable employment
Work Pattern:
Working hours are: 06.00am to 18.00pm, rotational, as a part of the Team A.
Week 1 : Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun
Week 2 : Wed, Thurs Supportive and safe working environment
Key Responsibilities: Releasing meat codes and production schedules
Reconciling kill figures from previous days
Running and communicating daily convenience and primary shortages
Placing and updating our customers' orders
Inputting carcass balances and updating stock availability
Closing historical process orders
Operating and updating fill sheet requirements
Maintaining and updating weekly production plans
Monitoring PD lines throughout the day
Managing changes to plans and providing accurate handovers
Liaising with operations teams and supporting managers
Providing accurate daily reports
Ownership, accurate communication and clear follow up on outstanding actions are vital.
What We're Looking For: Excellent spoken and written English
Strong numerical skills
Good organisational and prioritisation skills
Confidence to communicate with factory management
Ability to work independently and make decisions
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Ability to stay calm under pressure
Experience in planning, administration or production environments is desirable, though full training will be provided.
Key Attributes: Responsible and disciplined
Friendly, approachable, and professional
Willing to take ownership of tasks
Capable of working independently
Motivated to meet deadlines and respond to changing priorities
Team-oriented and cooperative
Health and Safety Responsibilities: Follow company Health & Safety procedures
Report hazards immediately
Work safely at all times
Report any workplace injuries or accidents
Demonstrate positive behaviours, particularly to new staff
We offer full support, training and opportunities to develop within the planning function.
If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and grow your career with us, apply today and join our friendly team!
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
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Our values
Determination
Simplicity
Availability
Humility
Discipline
Sincerity
Ownership
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