Production Planner

Industrial Temps; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic agri-food company in Dungannon is seeking a Production Planner to ensure optimal production levels and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in production planning or scheduling within food, and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include developing production schedules, liaising with growers, and coordinating operations. The position offers a salary of £35,000 to £40,000 per annum with 40 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in production planning or scheduling within food.
• Able to liaise effectively with different departments.
• Experience with lead times and capacity planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop daily or weekly production schedules to ensure deadlines are met.
• Liaise with growers for timely delivery of fresh ingredients.
• Coordinate production operations according to material and labor availability.
• Prepare status and performance reports.

Skills

Production planning

Strong analytical skills

Understanding of food manufacturing processes

Adaptability to changing demand

Attention to detail

Job description

Our Client, Hughes Group, are seeking for a Production Planner to join their expanding team, based in Dungannon. Hughes Group is a dynamic innovator in the mushroom sector of the agri-food industry, working with a network of growers to deliver top grade mushrooms, vegan and vegetarian product lines and superlative service to our customers and business partners across the UK and Ireland. The Production Planner will be responsible for scheduling the usage of production materials to ensure optimal levels of production and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Adhere and work towards the company core values.
• Develop daily or weekly production schedules to ensure that production deadlines are met.
• Liaise with growers to ensure on time delivery of fresh ingredients.
• Coordinate production operations in accordance with material, labor, and equipment availability.
• Prepare status and performance reports.
• Schedule NPD runs and sample within the weekly plan.
• Completion of horizon scanning and reporting.
• Carrying out ad hoc assignments or duties as required by the department.

Skills and Qualifications

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures outlined in employee handbook.
• 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.

Further Information

This Production Planner position is in Dungannon, Northern Ireland. If you are interested in this role, please forward your CV through to [e-mail] or call our Belfast office on 028 9032 2511 ask for Christine. You may also click apply direct for online application.

• Location: Dungannon, Northern Ireland
• Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 per annum
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 (Monday to Sunday, 7am to 4pm)
• Published Date: 20/11/2025
• Closing Date: 31/12/2025