Production Planning Specialist

Vickerstock; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing business in Northern Ireland is looking for a dedicated Production Planning Specialist to take ownership of production schedules. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and a degree in a relevant discipline. Key responsibilities include translating supply plans into schedules, monitoring performance, and ensuring materials and resources are available. Competitive benefits include a 10% bonus and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Up to 10% bonus

9% employer pension contribution

Private Medical

Group Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in production planning, scheduling, or a similar manufacturing role.
• Experience working closely with supply planning and production teams.
• Proficient in analysing machine and operator loading.

Responsibilities

• Translating monthly supply plans into detailed daily and weekly production schedules.
• Planning and allocating work orders across production lines.
• Monitoring production performance and adjusting schedules to manage backlogs.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Capacity planning

Root cause analysis

Resource utilization

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Production planning systems

Job description

Vickerstock is working in partnership with a global manufacturing business to recruit a Production Planning Specialist. This is a key role within the operations team, offering the opportunity to take ownership of production schedules and play a central part in ensuring customer demand is met efficiently and consistently.

This position would suit someone with a strong background in production planning or scheduling with experience in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Up to 10% bonus
• 9% employer pension contribution
• Private Medical
• Group Life Insurance

The Role

• Translating monthly supply plans into detailed daily and weekly production schedules
• Planning and allocating work orders across production lines to meet output, cost, safety, and quality targets
• Monitoring production performance and adjusting schedules to manage backlogs, material constraints, labour availability, or design changes
• Ensuring materials, people, tools, and equipment are in place to support production plans
• Raising and managing work orders and purchase requests aligned to production requirements
• Reviewing production specifications and capacity data to optimise manufacturing processes
• Analysing machine and operator loading to maximise efficiency and throughput
• Monitoring production data to ensure smooth material flow across the plant
• Supporting a safe, well-­organised, and positive working environment
• Using structured problem-­solving and root cause analysis to address non-conforming processes

About You

• A degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 3 years' experience in production planning, scheduling, or a similar manufacturing role
• A strong understanding of capacity planning, resource utilisation, and material flow
• Experience working closely with supply planning and production teams
• Proficiency in ERP and production planning systems

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact Michael Irwin today or apply via the link provided.