Allergen-Aware Production Planner

Forest Feast; Portadown; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Feast in Northern Ireland is seeking a production planning specialist to schedule factory lines, optimise runs and minimise downtime while maintaining customer service levels. The role involves forecasting input, planning using ERP/MRP systems, and coordinating with managers to ensure smooth operations.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in production planning, strong organisation, attention to detail and excellent communication skills, ensuring efficient allergen-compliant production

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in a production planning and scheduling role.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal / communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Import the forecasting.
• Production planning using Defacto/ERP/MRP systems.
• Run reports daily (min/max stock holding per product area).
• Liaise with managers and other departments to ensure smooth production.
• Use software to collect and analyse figures and produce optimised schedules with allergen management in mind.
• Update capacity plans.
• Goods out daily.
• Check raw materials for lines and works orders ensuring stock availability.
• Update CSL reports.
• Update BOM tables for packaging and raw material requirements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Forest Feast in Northern Ireland is seeking a production planning specialist to schedule factory lines, optimise runs and minimise downtime while maintaining customer service levels. The role involves forecasting input, planning using ERP/MRP systems, and coordinating with managers to ensure smooth operations.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in production planning, strong organisation, attention to detail and excellent communication skills, ensuring efficient allergen-compliant production