Scheduler - Produce - Gadbrook

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Description

We have a great opportunity for a Scheduler to join our Gadbrook fresh produce site in Cheshire . The successful Scheduler will be responsible for planning and scheduling workflow.

Reporting the Site Production Manager you will plan for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing rates and lead times to ensure common site goal is achieved.

This is a diverse position, leading the planning and scheduling of workflow function. This function will be the focal point of operations, creating operations scheduling plans with end to end planning of raw materials and equipment from point of tentative arrival to scheduled delivery.

Gadbrook manufacturing is Morrisons only purpose built 'dual' manufacturing facility able to manufacture both fruit and vegetables under one roof. We produce over 120 million packs of fruit and 75,000 tonnes of root vegetables and 12,000 tonnes of carrots a year. Employing over 500 colleagues and delivering to 76 Morrisons’ stores.

What will I do?

· Lead a team of colleagues to achieve excellent standards in scheduling
· Ensure all colleagues are fully aware of production status and that work planning and execution objectives are integrated, communicated and deliverable
· Create an environment to ensure we monitor, analyse and report on performance in a timely manner
· Weekly review of promotion schedule ensuring it is achievable and all required materials/system updates are available at start of promotion launch
· Ensure the team skills are maintained so that all requirements and system knowledge is up to date

What do I need for this role?

· Proven leadership experience with the ability to lead, coach and develop a team
· Proven ability to prioritise own and others workload with excellent attention to detail
· The ability to understand customer’s requirements and respond to their feedback
· The ability to deliver excellent customer service every day
· A collaborative and inclusive approach to problem solving
· Proven stakeholder management experience with the ability to make decisions and influence outcomes in a measured calm professional manner

If you’re interested in taking on a new challenge and have the skills to strengthen our team further, then we want to hear from you!

Our aim to offer more of what matters extends to our employees too. Join us and you can expect to enjoy great career prospects and a very competitive pay and benefits package. In addition to an attractive salary, we offer a discount card for you and two more for friends or family giving you 10% off your shopping in Morrisons. We also offer company share options, a highly competitive pension scheme, Life Assurance and more besides.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.