Production Planner

Happy Raspberry Ltd; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Happy Raspberry Ltd in Craigavon is seeking a Production Planner to support the manufacturing operation. This role focuses on planning and scheduling to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime, in close collaboration with the Production Manager.

You will forecast, schedule, manage stock and capacity using ERP/MRP systems, monitor materials and BOMs, and produce reports to inform planning decisions, ensuring smooth daily production.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning or scheduling in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience using ERP/MRP or computerized stock control systems.
• Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and process optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule production to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime.
• Manage forecasts, schedules, stock levels, and capacity using ERP/MRP.
• Monitor raw materials, BOMs, inventory, and goods out for smooth production.
• Analyse forecast vs sales and produce reports to support planning decisions.
• Liaise with production and other departments to coordinate daily operations.
• Optimise production schedules, including allergen management and minimising changeovers.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Stock control systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Production Planner. We are recruiting on behalf of an established and growing food manufacturing business for a Production Planner. This is a newly created role due to continued growth, offering the opportunity to work closely with the Production Manager to plan and schedule production, ensuring efficient and optimised manufacturing operations. The job is permanent and based in Craigavon.

Responsibilities

• Planning and scheduling production to maximise efficiency, minimise downtime, and maintain customer service levels.
• Managing production forecasts, schedules, stock levels, and capacity planning using ERP/MRP systems.
• Monitoring raw materials, BOMs, inventory, and goods out to ensure smooth production.
• Analysing forecast versus sales data and producing reports to support planning decisions.
• Liaising with production and other departments to coordinate daily operations.
• Optimising production schedules, including allergen management and minimising changeovers.

Qualifications

• Experience working in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using ERP/MRP or computerised stock control systems.
• Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and process optimisation.