Planning Manager - ?? Windmill Lane ¦ ?? Manufacturing ¦ ?? Reporting to Supply Chain Manager Are you a planning professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy solving problems, leading teams, and ensuring everything runs like clockwork? At Pilgrim's Europe, we're looking for a Planning Manager to lead our production planning, scheduling, and material call-off activities, ensuring we deliver outstanding service to our customers while driving efficiency, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across the site. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a critical supply chain function and make a genuine impact on site performance.
What You'll Be Doing
Leading and developing the Planning team to deliver business and customer service objectives. Creating and managing production plans and schedules to maximise efficiency and meet customer demand. Managing material availability and inventory levels to ensure smooth manufacturing operations. Working closely with Operations, Technical, Engineering, Procurement, and customer supply chain teams to optimise performance. Identifying risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement across the supply chain. Driving Operational Excellence (OPEX) and continuous improvement initiatives. Using data and analysis to support decision-making and improve planning effectiveness. Developing team capability through coaching, training, and leadership.
What We're Looking For
Essential Experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment Strong leadership and people management skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Experience working with planning and material management systems Desirable FMCG or food manufacturing experience Knowledge of Operational Excellence (OPEX), Lean, or Continuous Improvement methodologies Understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations Qualifications Essential Intermediate Food Safety Qualification Level 3 HACCP Qualification IOSH Managing Safely qualification (or equivalent experience) Desirable Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Science, or a related discipline Why Join Pilgrim's Europe?
Competitive salary and benefits package Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing international business Ongoing training and development to support your career goals Collaborative and supportive working environment Opportunities to lead improvement projects and influence site performance Be part of one of Europe's leading food manufacturers supplying major retailers and customers Work in a business committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and people development Ready to Make an Impact? This is more than a planning role.
It's an opportunity to lead a key function, shape operational performance, and develop a high-performing team within one of Europe's largest food businesses. If you're passionate about planning, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to play a pivotal role in delivering excellence every day, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us keep our operations moving, our customers satisfied, and our business growing. ??
Planning Manager in Southall employer: Pilgrims Europe
At Pilgrim's Europe, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a collaborative and supportive work culture that prioritises food safety and quality excellence. Our team in Attleborough benefits from continuous professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and a commitment to innovation in food safety practices, making it a rewarding place to grow your career.
