FMCG Production Planner: Optimize Schedules & Allergen

Vickerstock; Portadown; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression opportunities

Discounted company products

Inclusive environment

8am–5pm schedule

Job summary

Vickerstock is seeking a skilled Production Planner for a FMCG manufacturing environment in Portadown. You will manage production forecasts, create and maintain production plans using ERP/MRP systems, and optimise schedules to meet customer demand while minimising downtime and changeovers.

The role involves monitoring stock levels, coordinating with Production and Operations, and ensuring materials are available for planned production.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning, supply chain or manufacturing.
• Good understanding of ERP/MRP systems and data-driven planning.

Responsibilities

• Importing and managing production forecasts and schedules.
• Maintaining BOMs and material requirements.
• Monitoring stock levels, availability and CSL.
• Ensuring raw materials and packaging are available for planned production.
• Producing daily reports and schedules to support production.

Skills

Production planning

Supply chain

Manufacturing

Data analysis

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Vickerstock is seeking a skilled Production Planner for a FMCG manufacturing environment in Portadown. You will manage production forecasts, create and maintain production plans using ERP/MRP systems, and optimise schedules to meet customer demand while minimising downtime and changeovers.

The role involves monitoring stock levels, coordinating with Production and Operations, and ensuring materials are available for planned production.