Assistant Labour Planner

Nestle

. Coordinate the daily labour plan for the York factory .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeYork • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £26,000 - £30,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in labour planning and workforce management within a food manufacturing environment, utilizing systems like PeoplePlan for effective data management and reporting. Capable of building collaborative relationships across operational teams while ensuring accurate processing of labour-related information.

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Labour PlanningWorkforce ManagementData ManagementPeoplePlanKPI Reporting

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Hard Skills

Labour PlanningData ManagementKPI ReportingExcel SpreadsheetsSkills Matrix Maintenance

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingAdaptabilityAttention to DetailCoaching

Tools & Technologies

PeoplePlanReporting Tools

Industry Keywords

Food ManufacturingOperational EnvironmentProduction Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate the daily labour plan for the York factory
Create daily labour plans considering skills, training, holidays, absence, work restrictions and working time requirements
Adjust plans in response to plant performance, changing demand and labour shortages
Improve the use of PeoplePlan and related planning processes
Maintain an accurate skills matrix supporting safe and flexible movement between production areas
Collaborate with Line Performance Managers, Shift Leaders, Production Planning, Finance, Supply Chain and the temporary labour provider
Improve labour KPI reporting and support monthly forecasts
Ensure worked hours and supplier invoices are processed accurately and on time

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in a functional role within a food manufacturing or similarly operational environment
Ability to use computer systems confidently, including Excel spreadsheets, to manage data and produce accurate, useful reporting independently
Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to last-minute changes and deliver accurately to tight deadlines
Ability to check information carefully, maintain accurate records and identify discrepancies that could affect labour plans, reporting or payments
Ability to build effective working relationships across operational teams and with external service providers
Experience of managing, checking and interpreting data to support operational decisions
Experience of supporting or coaching colleagues to use systems, processes or reporting tools effectively
Exposure to labour planning, workforce management or scheduling systems, including PeoplePlan or a comparable platform
Knowledge of labour planning considerations within a fast-moving production environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive pension scheme - up to 12% employer contribution
Potential, discretionary annual bonus
A focus on professional development and growth
Generous annual leave allowance plus 12 additional flex days