Production Planner / Scheduler (Newry)

TN United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Newry is seeking a Production Planner to oversee production schedules and ensure efficiency. This permanent role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth, with a structured workweek from Monday to Friday. Ideal candidates will have experience in production planning and proficiency in ERP software.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Growth opportunities

Progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production planning, scheduling, and control within manufacturing.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Proficiency with production planning and ERP software.

Responsibilities

• Control and update production schedules, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Coordinate with Production Management to schedule production efficiently.
• Communicate production completion dates to sales in a timely manner.

Skills

Analytical skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Tools

ERP software

Job description

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Job Title: Production Planner

Company: Vanrath

Location: Newry, Belfast, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU Work Permit Required: Yes

Job Details:

Reference: 2c82f5d8c6ab

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Posted: 23.05.2025

Expiry Date: 07.07.2025

Job Description:

VANATH is working with a well-known engineering company in Newry to recruit a Production Planner. This is a permanent position based at the company's Newry office, with shifts from Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm Monday - Thursday and 8am - 3:45pm on Friday. No weekend work. The role offers growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and progression.

Responsibilities:

1. Control and update production schedules, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
2. Coordinate with Production Management to schedule production efficiently and meet customer requirements.
3. Communicate production completion dates to sales in a timely manner.
4. Raise work orders for finished products and run Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes.
5. Create Bill of Materials (BOM) for hitches and buckets in the ERP system based on engineering data.
6. Track production metrics such as labor efficiencies and cycle times.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in production planning, scheduling, and control within manufacturing.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Proficiency with production planning and ERP software.

Application Process:

For more information or to apply, please use the link below or contact Jack Groves at Vanrath confidentially.

Candidate Testimonials:

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