Planning Assistant — 4-on/4-off, Optimize Production

Greencore Group plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading convenience food manufacturer in Greater London is seeking an Operations Support role. You will be responsible for maintaining material availability, managing supply chain risks, and monitoring delivery performance. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail, experience in fast-paced environments, and proficiency in software like Word and Excel. The role offers a competitive salary, job-related benefits, and supportive on-the-job training.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Job-related benefits

Holidays

Pension up to 8% matched

Life insurance up to 4x salary

Company share save scheme

Exclusive employee discount platform

Full Wellbeing Centre platform

Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced seasonal environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrates analytical thinking.
• Good communication and organisation skills.
• Regular user of software packages like Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support planners maintaining material availability.
• Manage risks and amend orders for customer service.
• Share forecasts with suppliers for resolution.
• Maintain communication with operations teams.
• Issue paperwork to Operations and Warehouse.
• Monitor delivery performance from providers.
• Utilise planning systems for production.
• Propose continuous improvements.

Skills

Experience working in a fast-paced seasonal environment

Attention to detail skill and ability

Analytical thinking

Good communication skills

Good organisation skills

Confident user of software packages

Job description

A leading convenience food manufacturer in Greater London is seeking an Operations Support role. You will be responsible for maintaining material availability, managing supply chain risks, and monitoring delivery performance. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail, experience in fast-paced environments, and proficiency in software like Word and Excel. The role offers a competitive salary, job-related benefits, and supportive on-the-job training.