Production Planner

Industrial Temps; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agri-food company in Dungannon is seeking a Production Planner to oversee production scheduling. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in production planning within the food industry, with strong analytical skills to adapt to changing demands. Responsibilities include developing production schedules, coordinating operations, and ensuring on-time delivery of ingredients. This permanent role offers a salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum and requires working 5 days out of 7.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in production planning or scheduling within food industry.
• Understanding of food manufacturing processes, lead times, and capacity planning.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop daily or weekly production schedules to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate production operations based on material and labor availability.
• Prepare performance reports and carry out ad hoc assignments.

Skills

Production planning experience

Understanding of food manufacturing processes

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Adaptability to changing demand

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

• 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 IrelandIf 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 or click apply direct for online application.

Vacancy ID 1755130 Job Sector Food Production Area Co Tyrone Location Dungannon Salary £30,000 - £35,000 per annum No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 40 Published date 19/01/2026 Closing date 01/03/2026 Worktime Working 5 days out of 7 (Monday to Sunday, 7am to 4pm)