Labour Planner

Labour Planner

Join our team at The Compleat Food Group!

We’re excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a Labour Planner to join our dedicated Supply Chain team at our Clitheroe site.

About The Compleat Food Group

At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to create Food to Feel Good – great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.

We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.

With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better.

We are backed by European private equity firm PAI Partners.

Working Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:30am – 5pm and Friday: 8am – 4pm

Location: Clitheroe

Salary: £36,000 – £40,000 per annum

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to effectively plan, coordinate, and optimise labour across the site to ensure uninterrupted production and smooth day-to-day operations. Working closely with operational teams, the Labour Planner will ensure workforce levels are aligned with production schedules, operational demands, and budget targets.

The role plays a key part in supporting informed decision-making through the provision of accurate labour data, identifying and anticipating staffing gaps, and driving proactive actions, including recruitment planning, to maintain full operational coverage. The position will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across departments, helping to enhance efficiency, performance, and overall site operations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Produce the daily labour schedule to ensure staffing levels meet the production plan. 
• Review and adjust labour allocation throughout the day to respond to operational changes. 
• Maintain accurate standard manning levels and ensure production teams adhere to them. 
• Work with Planning, Finance and HR to align labour requirements with production, cost and headcount targets. 
• Forecast short, medium and long‑term labour needs, including seasonal and promotional peaks. 
• Provide agencies with accurate labour forecasts and manage temporary labour requirements. 
• Identify future resource gaps by monitoring holidays, absence, sickness and site activities. 
• Support the development of a long‑term recruitment strategy for the site. 
• Confirm overtime requirements and ensure usage aligns with operational needs. 
• Lead regular labour review meetings with business leads. 
• Produce weekly and monthly labour reports, highlighting variances and improvement opportunities. 

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Previous labour scheduling experience from an FMCG background
• Strong organisational skills with experience of interrogating data and costs
• Awareness and understanding of business drivers and factors that impact related KPIs
• Exceptional communication skills with previous experience of influencing stakeholders at all levels

Why Join Us?

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and career growth:

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits:

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• 33 days of annual leave (including BH) with the option to purchase extra days
• Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform
• Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
• Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
• EV charging points – available at selected sites

Health & Wellbeing:

• 24/7 access to Grocery Aid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
• Physical Wellbeing Hub – free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts
• Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
• Online wellbeing support – from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
• Financial wellbeing tools – including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid

Career Growth & Development:

• Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
• Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
• Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
• Company Mentoring Scheme  to add depth and really support your career journey
• Recognition through Club Compleat rewards

Community & Culture:

• 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
• Charity initiatives and fundraising events
• Team socials to connect and celebrate together
• Employee networks & support groups – including Women @ Compleat
• New baby gift for new parents

What You Should Know About How We Recruit

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe great teams are built on difference. We create an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and are able to be themselves at work.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of our recruitment process, just let us know, we’ll support you — confidentially and with care.

We hire the best people for our roles, not the same people. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, we focus on what you do and the impact you could make in our business. Our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and designed to give everyone an equal chance.

You’ll also find benefits that support people at every life stage, plus active internal networks — including Women @ Compleat, LGBTQIA+, and Neurodiversity