Production Planner - Food Manufacturing

Vickerstock; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing firm in Coleraine is seeking an experienced Production Planner to join their supply chain team. You will be responsible for scheduling production, monitoring production adherence, and collaborating with teams for effective issue resolution. The ideal candidate has experience in supply chain planning, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with ERP systems. This is a full-time permanent position with a salary of up to £40,000.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain planning or a related role within manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review weekly production requirements and schedule production effectively.
• Monitor daily adherence to the production plan.
• Collaborate with the Customer Care team to resolve supply-related issues.
• Prepare and maintain weekly KPI reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems

Tools

SAP

Job description

Production Planner - Food Manufacturing
Coleraine
Up to £40,0000

Do you have experience in production planning? Are you interested in joining a global business? Vickerstock are working in partnership with a market-leading food mmanufacturer who are looking for a new member of staff to join their growing supply chain team on a full-time permanent basis.

What you'll be doing:

• Review weekly production requirements and schedule production effectively to meet customer demand and service level targets.
• Monitor daily adherence to the production plan, adjusting priorities where required to ensure uninterrupted supply.
• Collaborate closely with the Customer Care team to proactively resolve any supply-related issues.
• Coordinate and process special delivery or concession requests, ensuring all relevant documentation is accurately completed.
• Record and report on plan change costs, providing clear and timely insights to support decision-making.
• Integrate trial production runs into the weekly planning schedule with minimal disruption to regular operations.
• Maintain and update open process orders and shipping master data accurately within the SAP system.
• Partner with the call-off team to ensure materials are available daily to support production plans.
• Prepare and maintain weekly KPI reports, highlighting performance and areas for improvement.
• Support daily transport planning activities, providing cover and assistance as required.
• Create delivery orders in SAP and liaise with approved logistics partners to guarantee on-time delivery to customer sites.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience in supply chain planning or a related role within manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency with ERP / MRP systems.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

Interested?

To find out more, reach out confidentially to our supply chain specialist Michael Irwin. Apply today!