Production Planner

Brook Street; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Production Planner for a client in food manufacturing based in Dungannon. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of production planning experience in the food industry. Responsibilities include developing production schedules, coordinating with suppliers, and tracking production performance. The role offers a competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000 and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in production planning or scheduling within food.
• Understanding of food manufacturing processes, lead times, capacity planning.
• Able to liaise effectively with different departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain efficient daily and weekly production schedules.
• Work closely with growers and suppliers for timely delivery of fresh ingredients.
• Coordinate production activities with available materials, labor, and equipment.
• Liaise across departments to ensure smooth workflow and communication.
• Track and report on production performance and KPIs.
• Integrate new product development runs into the schedule.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Adaptability to changing demand

Job description

Brook Street Recruitment is proud to partner with a well-established and growing food manufacturing business based in Dungannon, who are seeking an experienced Production Planner to join their dynamic team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in production scheduling or planning within the food industry, looking to take the next step in their career with a company that values innovation, quality, and collaboration.

Overview

Brook Street Recruitment is assisting a food manufacturing client in recruiting a Production Planner to develop and maintain production schedules that meet customer demands and production targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain efficient daily and weekly production schedules to meet customer demands and production targets.
• Work closely with growers and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of fresh ingredients.
• Coordinate production activities in line with available materials, labour, and equipment.
• Liaise across departments to ensure smooth work flow and communication.
• Track and report on production performance and KPIs.
• Integrate new product development (NPD) runs and sample batches into the weekly schedule.
• Conduct horizon scanning and produce relevant reports to support operational planning.
• Support the wider team with ad hoc tasks and departmental projects as required.
• Uphold the company's core values, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in production planning or scheduling within food.
• Understanding of food manufacturing processes, lead times, capacity planning.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, problem solving, and adaptability to changing demand.
• Able to liaise effectively with different departments.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000, depending on experience
• A role within a growing, supportive, and forward-thinking company
• The chance to play a key part in shaping efficient and customer-focused production processes
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

If you're a confident Production Planner looking to join a company where your experience will make a real impact, we want to hear from you. Apply today through Brook Street Recruitment or contact us for a confidential chat.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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