Production Planner

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing organisation in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced Production Planner to optimize production schedules. The ideal candidate will have a background in food production scheduling, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of supply chain processes. This role offers a salary of £30,000 - £35,000 and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in production scheduling or planning within a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Ability to interpret data and prepare reports for decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with departments and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules to meet targets.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of ingredients.
• Monitor progress against schedules and adjust plans as necessary.

Skills

Production scheduling

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Supplier relationship management

Understanding of supply chain processes

Job description

Product Planner - County Tyrone - £35,000

A leading food manufacturing organisation is seeking a Production Planner to join its team based at the Dungannon site. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating and optimising production schedules to ensure efficient use of materials, labour, and equipment while maintaining high standards of product quality and customer satisfaction.

This position reports to the Supply Chain Director and may involve occasional work at other sites or departments within the wider group.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage daily and weekly production schedules to meet output targets and customer deadlines
• Liaise with growers and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of fresh ingredients and materials
• Coordinate production activities in line with resource availability, including labour, machinery, and materials
• Monitor progress against schedules and adjust plans as necessary to maintain operational efficiency
• Prepare and present regular performance and production status reports
• Schedule New Product Development (NPD) trials and sample runs within weekly plans
• Conduct horizon scanning and provide relevant reports to support planning and forecasting
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve scheduling conflicts and support process improvements
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks as requested by management
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and core values outlined in the employee handbook

The Company

The employer is a well established business within the food manufacturing sector, recognised for its commitment to quality, innovation and operational excellence. With multiple sites across the region, the company operates within a fast paced and dynamic environment, supplying high quality products to leading customers. Employees are supported with strong leadership, training and opportunities for career development.

The Candidate

• Previous experience in production scheduling, planning, or a similar role within a manufacturing or food production environment
• Ability to interpret data and prepare reports to support decision‑making
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising across departments and with external partners
• Experience working directly with suppliers or growers
• Understanding of supply chain processes within the food manufacturing industry

The Package

• Salary £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
• Join a progressive organisation that values teamwork, innovation and professional growth

Please email your CV to Liam Davis, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, [e-mail].