Planning Manager

Requisition Number

4872BR

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Production Planning Manager to take the lead in coordinating all site production planning. This is a pivotal role where you’ll balance customer satisfaction with operational efficiency — ensuring 100% on-time, in-full (OTIF) customer order fulfilment while maximising machine, labour, and inventory utilisation.

You’ll play a key part in the Senior Site Team, managing existing Hellenic and Excel-based planning systems, while also supporting the identification and delivery of a fully integrated planning solution. By working cross-functionally with Commercial, Logistics, Technical, and Production, you’ll help us drive accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the site.

If you thrive in a fast-paced FMCG environment and enjoy turning complex planning challenges into smooth, reliable delivery, this role offers you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Please note this role is an on-site role, based in Malton

Salary

Competitive Salary

Summary

Lead Production Planning to Deliver 100% Customer Service While Driving Site Efficiency

Additional Benefits

Company Pension Scheme, Enhanced Sick Pay

Your Key Responsibilities

Act as a key member of the Senior Site Team, providing leadership and direction

Deliver and implement a fully integrated planning system

Develop and control production schedules and inventory based on sales forecasts

Ensure 100% on-time, in-full delivery of products

Optimise capacity, labour, and materials through effective planning

Support the Production Manager in maximising output and minimising waste

Improve forecasting accuracy, inventory levels, and service through effective communication with internal teams

Build strong working relationships with Commercial and Operations to align on customer needs

Analyse raw material and packaging requirements, ensuring timely procurement to prevent stoppages

The Ideal Candidate

Experience in a Planning role within FMCG

Strong leadership skills with experience managing people

Skilled in managing inventory levels, budgets, and costs

Knowledge of planning systems and supplier management

Excellent communication and influencing skills

Confident IT user, with strong Excel and system capabilities

Why Sofina Foods?

At Sofina Foods, you’ll have the opportunity to influence how we deliver for our customers and optimise performance across the site. You’ll be part of a supportive senior team where your ideas and expertise will shape both day-to-day operations and future systems. We offer competitive benefits, development opportunities, and a chance to build a career with a business that values doing things the right way.

Company Information

Sofina Foods is more than just a food company. It’s a place where you can grow your career, learn new skills, and make a positive impact on the world.

With a wide range of meat and seafood products that delight consumers worldwide, Sofina Foods is always looking for talented and passionate people to join its team of over 13,000 employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, including Young’s Seafood and Karro Food Group.

At Sofina Foods, you will be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. You will also have the opportunity to work with diverse and delicious products that are sourced responsibly and sustainably from over 50 different protein sources from 5 continents.

Sofina Foods has a 25 year history of excellence in the food industry and provides over 500 million meals for the global market every year.

Our vision is to be the most successful food company in the world. If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the food sector, Sofina Foods is the place for you.

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Hours of Work

Full-time

Company

Sofina Foods