Production Planning Manager

ZipRecruiter; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Production Planning Manager responsible for coordinating product flow across departments and optimizing production schedules. This role focuses on efficiency, collaboration, and meeting customer demand while ensuring the highest quality standards. Benefits include competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Paid vacation and personal days

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Short and long-term insurance

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office at an intermediate level.
• Experienced with ERP systems managing reports and dashboards.
• Strong communication skills essential for team cooperation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production schedules from raw materials to finished goods.
• Communicate with departments to ensure alignment with operations.
• Monitor production flow and adjust schedules to meet demand.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Strong oral and written communication

Ability to work effectively in a team

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or business-related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

Founded in 1978, Ducktrap River of Maine is a renowned smokehouse located on the coast of Maine, dedicated to producing premium quality smoked seafood. We pride ourselves on creating some of the finest smoked seafood in the world while fostering a strong family atmosphere where every employee is valued and respected for their contributions.

Ducktrap offers a competitive starting wage and an excellent benefits package, including paid vacations, personal days, holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid short and long-term insurance, and a 401(k) plan with an employer match of up to 6%.

Visit our website www.Ducktrap.com to learn more about us.

The Production Planning Manager is responsible for coordinating product flow across departments by developing and maintaining efficient production schedules that align with customer demand. This role requires strong awareness of key performance indicators (KPIs) and close collaboration with the management team to ensure daily operations are optimized for productivity, cost-effectiveness, and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly planning from raw materials to finished goods.
• Create and maintain accurate weekly and monthly production schedules.
• Communicate regularly with all departments to understand how the production plan impacts their operations.
• Manage finished goods inventory and ensure daily production schedules align with demand.
• Understand key planning details, including raw material size and species, finished product specifications, and production department standards.
• Monitor production flow and adjust schedules as needed to manage fluctuations in demand and capacity.
• Verify the accuracy of daily shift reports and ensure finished goods output aligns with raw material input (yield).
• Uphold the Mowi Code of Conduct, vision, and values.
• Demonstrate flexibility in work assignments and hours.
• Maintain strong attention to detail with solid organizational, prioritization, and communication skills.
• Use common sense to follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Practice active listening and accept constructive feedback.

Qualification and Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, Teams, and Excel at an intermediate level or higher.
• Experienced with ERP systems, including running reports and managing dashboards.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a team-oriented environment.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements listed here are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Standing and walking on textured concrete floors for at least eight hours.
• Using arms, hands, and fingers to handle, feel, and reach products, including frequent pinch gripping.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.
• Proper use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to prevent injury.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree and/or experience in supply chain management or business-related field.

**All requirements and skills are considered to be essential, unless otherwise indicated**

**Mowi is an Equal Opportunity Employer**

The above job description is not an all-encompassing list of duties and responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

Mowi is a Drugfree Workplace.