Production Planner

Bell Recruitment; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing recruitment firm is seeking a Production Planner in Dungannon, Northern Ireland. This role involves managing production schedules, collaborating across departments, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in production planning, particularly in the food manufacturing or FMCG sectors, alongside strong organisational and analytical skills. A competitive salary package is offered, along with opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Career progression and training opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in production planning or scheduling, ideally in food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and data-driven planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production plans in line with forecasts and stock levels.
• Adjust schedules in response to changing demand and supply conditions.
• Coordinate with procurement to secure raw materials and packaging.
• Collaborate with operations, warehousing, and logistics to align supply chain activities.
• Analyse production data to identify bottlenecks and improve efficiency.
• Maintain ERP/MRP planning systems and provide management reports.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards in planning processes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Role: Production Planner
Location: Dungannon, Northern Ireland
Hours: Full Time
Pay: £30,000 £35,000 (experience dependent)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Production Planner to join a leading food manufacturing business in the UKs fresh mushroom and plant-based retail sector.

Competitive salary package

Career progression and training opportunities

Cross-functional exposure across supply chain, procurement, and production

Supportive and innovative working environment

The Role:

• Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production plans in line with forecasts and stock levels
• Adjust schedules in response to changing demand and supply conditions
• Coordinate with procurement to secure raw materials and packaging
• Collaborate with operations, warehousing, and logistics to align supply chain activities
• Analyse production data to identify bottlenecks and improve efficiency
• Maintain ERP/MRP planning systems and provide management reports
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards in planning processes

The Requirements:

• Previous experience in production planning or scheduling, ideally in food manufacturing or FMCG
• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and data-driven planning
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments to achieve results