FTC 6 MONTHS COVER Pro rota £30,000 up to £ 36,000 per year Who are we, and what do we do? You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants. We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door – meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales. A little about our Hereford Site: Our advanced manufacturing site in Hereford, is one of our main processing facilities, processing up to 2 million birds per week. There are over 1,500 talented people employed at our Hereford site, helping us to deliver high quality products to our customers and making the business a trusted leader in fresh foods. We’ve recently invested £1.2 million in technology and equipment, making it one of the most advanced food manufacturing facilities in the UK. About the Role: Are you an experienced production planner with strong scheduling skills? Do you thrive in working within a busy production environment? Are you looking for a new challenge? We are looking for a Production Scheduler to join our operations team based in Hereford. The role is office based but may be required in an FMCG labour intensive factory environment which is noisy and refrigerated in some areas manufacturing short shelf-life products where hygiene standards are critical. As a member of the Planning team, you will have to be comfortable in a fast moving, high volume, and frequently changing environment. Working Hours - 0900-1100 Friday, 0430 – 1430 Saturday and Sunday What will you be doing as Scheduler at Avara? As a Scheduler you’ll take part in the Scheduling of the production lines and the materials required for product assembly. You will Operate in a fast moving, high volume, and frequently changing environment where there is significant amount of incoming data from various sources which requires the ability to analyse, process, make decisions and communicate effectively. What will your key responsibilities as Production Scheduler include? •Creating and managing daily scheduling processes ensuring planned targets are met. •Pivotal interface between planning (supply management) and production to ensure on time delivery of customer orders. •Key support to production management on daily operational deliverance. •Optimise and balance production lines for best efficiency. •Commercial focus on minimising waste and optimising raw material usage. •Continual tracking of actual performance data against plan to ensure corrections can be made to keep on course for planned attainment, and to use this data to continuously improve personal and functional performance. •Communicate in an effective and timely manner. What you’ll need to be successful: •Excellent communication skills •Ability to focus on the right priorities •Ability to solve problems proactively and make effective decisions •Good accuracy and attention to detail •A logical thinker with strong numerical, analytical and evaluation skills •Good interpersonal skills •High standard of IT skills and advanced excel knowledge The benefits of working for Avara Foods: As Production Scheduler, you will enjoy a secure, supportive, and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded. We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following: • 5% Pension • 31 days holiday ( pro rota ) • Life Assurance • Private Medical Health Cover • Subsidised Canteen • Free Parking • Various lifestyle benefits, including wellbeing resources. What happens after you apply for this role? After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at our Hereford Office, to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role. If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today Due to Bird Welfare, it is essential that you do not own any Avian Pets, Poultry or Porcine. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. INDHP TheAvaraWay Benefits