Assistant Planner: Data-Driven Production Support

Pilgrim's Europe; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Weekly pay

Training and development opportunities

Experience in leading food manufacture

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking an organised and analytical Assistant Planner to join our Planning Team in Dungannon. This role supports production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and involves data-driven planning and collaboration with multiple teams.

The ideal candidate has strong IT and numerical skills, good communication, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience with Excel and planning systems is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Excellent IT and computer skills required.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous planning experience desirable.
• Experience with Excel and planning systems advantageous.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production planning activities.
• Release and manage customer orders.
• Monitor stock levels and production requirements.
• Communicate shortages and availability updates.
• Produce and maintain planning reports.
• Update planning systems and records.
• Liaise with production, warehouse, and management teams.
• Complete shift handovers and ensure continuity across teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organisational abilities

Numerical skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Tools

Excel

Planning systems

Job description

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking an organised and analytical Assistant Planner to join our Planning Team in Dungannon. This role supports production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and involves data-driven planning and collaboration with multiple teams.

The ideal candidate has strong IT and numerical skills, good communication, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience with Excel and planning systems is advantageous.