We are seeking an Assistant Labour Planner Manager to schedule and monitor labour execution according to detailed daily production plans in a 24/7 production environment.
Collaborate closely with the Operations team to minimise production time and costs, optimise resource use, and enhance efficiencies.
Lead a team of planners to ensure tasks are consistently and accurately completed, addressing issues and coordinating with internal (HR, Operations, Commercial, Finance) and external (staff agencies) stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities: Support and manage the Labour Planning team in the absence of the Labour Planning Manager.
Develop labour plans for the packhouse both weekly and daily, ensuring appropriate staffing levels.
Prepare weekly KPI reports for the planning department, highlighting achieved metrics and ongoing projects/status updates.
Review and approve payroll, control overtime, and manage absences.
Liaise with staff agencies daily to resolve issues promptly.
Ensure compliance with the Working Time Directive through regular review and control.
Attend weekly and monthly meetings with staff agencies.
Conduct monthly planning audits for time and attendance in the packhouse.
Continually analyse labour requirements in the packhouse to inform management decisions on recruitment.
Coordinate weekly with HR & Training to address training and recruitment needs.
Generate reports for Operations and Recruitment to identify skill gaps and ensure sufficient operational resources.
Collaborate with Operations to establish core teams across key operational areas.
Manage annual leave scheduling to ensure balanced leave throughout the year.
Actively promote and implement health and safety standards, contributing to a risk-free work environment and the well-being of all team members.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Complete Annual Leave clearance.
Support project initiatives.
Ensure compliance with the Working Time Directive (WTD).
Provide accurate labour forecasts.
Identify and address skill gaps.
Collaborate with Recruitment to drive efficiencies and implement cost-saving initiatives.
Key Skills & Knowledge: Knowledge of TMS systems is advantageous.
Proficiency in both spoken and written English is essential.
Advanced MS Excel skills are required.
Experience in Labour Resource Planning is desirable.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
Must be a quick learner with the ability to work independently.
Flexibility to provide on-call phone support is required.
