Production Planner at Hays Recruitment
Craigavon, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Aug, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 May, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Logistics/Procurement

Description

YOUR NEW COMPANY

Your new company is a leading family-run food business established over 40 years ago. Supplying to the retail, food service, and food manufacturing sectors, the company offers a range of primal, value-added, and cooked meat items from its production base in Craigavon. The company is dedicated to maintaining high standards and delivering excellent service, making it a trusted name in the food manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

YOUR NEW ROLE

As a Production Planner, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules that align with customer demand, operational capabilities, and business objectives. This vital role ensures product availability, minimises waste, and optimises resource usage within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities include developing, issuing, and managing daily, weekly, and long-term production plans based on forecasts and confirmed orders, liaising with production, purchasing, and logistics teams to ensure timely availability of materials and resources, and monitoring and adjusting production schedules as needed to meet KPIs and customer delivery requirements. You will also analyse production data to identify trends, constraints, and areas for improvement, maintain planning information accurately, and communicate effectively across departments to ensure alignment and efficiency. Additionally, you will support stock management by helping to minimise overproduction and avoid shortages and contribute to continuous improvement projects related to planning and operational efficiency.

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NOW

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