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Social network you want to login/join with: Job Title Optometrist Location Great Yarmouth Employment Type Full time Contract Type Permanent Shift Pattern Work Shift: Days Hours per Week 40 Salary Competitive salary plus benefits Category Optical, Retail Healthcare Closing Date 3 October 2025Your RoleAt Asda there is nothing more important than the health and wellbeing of our customers, our priority is to always put them first by delivering high quality patient care. Due to our extended service contracts with the NHS we're committed to delivering a wide range of care for the treatment and monitoring of minor eye conditions. A typical day will involve screening patients, coaching and training the wider team whilst helping to maintain standards on the department. At Asda we are extremely passionate and committed to providing our Optometrists with all the training they will need to fulfil their role and enhance their skills. Not only do we have a fantastic CPD programme, but we also offer protected time to our Optometrists to complete further accreditations funded by Asda. This ensures you have the full training package to meet the ever-changing eye care needs of our customers. It's all about developing and supporting you to reach your full potential. With access to in store, regional and home office teams you are fully supported in all aspects of your role whether your query is clinical or service based there is always someone on hand to offer expert advice and support. About You At Asda it's all about the service and creating a memorable experience for our customers so you will be able use clinical skills and passion for your role to help achieve this. Working in partnership with an Optical Manager (a qualified Dispensing Optician), you'll play a key part in creating an environment that combines both clinical and operational excellence. By working alongside the wider department team, you will support with coaching, training, and helping to develop new patient services to ensure we are able to offer our customers the most current and accessible services to meet their needs. You'll be: A fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOCA registered performer with your NHS area team or health boardMECs or WECs accredited (or willing to gain accreditation within 12 months of joining Asda –funded and supported by us)On track to meet the statutory points requirement for CPDAble to use your skills and passion for the role to deliver a memorable customer experiencePassionate about developing new patient services and shaping the culture of the department Apply today by completing an online application… Everything you'll love You will also get an excellent benefits package including: • Discretionary company bonus, • Company pension up to 7% matched, • 15% colleague discount in store and online., • Free access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas., • Your professional indemnity insurance, • GOC fees paid, • CET package, • Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7 days opening, • Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated, • Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments. We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Production Planning & Scheduling SpecialistGreat Yarmouth We are looking for a highly organised and analytical Production Planning & Scheduling Specialist to join our manufacturing operations team in Great Yarmouth. This is a key role responsible for developing and executing production plans that optimise capacity, materials, and operational resources while supporting on-time delivery and business performance.You will work cross-functionally with procurement, manufacturing, engineering, and commercial teams to ensure production schedules remain aligned with demand, operational priorities, and customer expectations. The role also provides leadership across planning systems, process improvement initiatives, and ERP data integrity, while managing a small team within materials and logistics operations.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and manage mid- to long-term production plans aligned to capacity and material availabilityLead daily and weekly production scheduling activities to support operational continuity and customer delivery targetsAct as the functional lead for ERP planning systems, ensuring effective utilisation and strong data integrityCollaborate with procurement, manufacturing, engineering, and commercial teams to align production plans with business prioritiesIdentify production bottlenecks and constraints, proactively adjusting plans to mitigate operational risksDrive continuous improvement initiatives across planning processes, tools, and workflowsDevelop and maintain planning models, reporting tools, and scenario analysis capabilitiesMonitor and report KPIs including schedule adherence, on-time delivery, and capacity utilisationSupport Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities and demand-supply balancing discussionsTrain and support stakeholders to improve ERP adoption and master data accuracyProvide leadership and support to Materials & Logistics and Goods-In Inspection teamsAbout YouYou will be a proactive and detail-oriented planning professional with strong manufacturing and operational planning experience. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where collaboration, problem-solving, and adaptability are essential. Essential RequirementsBachelors degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related disciplineProven experience in production planning and scheduling within a manufacturing environmentStrong understanding of capacity planning, material planning, and production workflowsExperience using ERP and production planning systemsAdvanced Excel skills with the ability to analyse and interpret operational dataStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to identify constraints and implement practical planning solutionsContinuous improvement mindset with a structured and analytical approach DesirableExperience with Power BI or similar reporting toolsAPICS CPIM certificationLean Six Sigma Yellow or Green BeltExperience supporting S&OP processesExposure to scenario planning and simulation toolsWhy Join Us?Opportunity to play a key role in operational performance and business growthCollaborative and supportive manufacturing environmentExposure to cross-functional strategic planning activitiesOpportunity to drive meaningful process improvements and operational efficienciesCompetitive salary and benefits package JBRP1_UKTJ