Production Planner

Production Planner

Portadown

Up to £35K

Planning role within a busy food manufacturing site. You’ll take ownership of production scheduling, ensuring orders are delivered on time while balancing capacity, materials, and operational constraints. Ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Stable Monday–Friday role within an established manufacturing operation.

2. High-impact position influencing delivery performance and operational efficiency.

3. Suited to planners who enjoy working in fast-paced, time-sensitive production.

The Role:

· Build and manage production schedules aligned to customer demand.
· Translate forecast and order data into practical factory plans.
· Coordinate with operational and supply teams to keep production running smoothly.
· Anticipate and manage planning risks including material shortages or downtime.
· Monitor performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve output and reduce inefficiencies.

The Person:

· Previous experience in a manufacturing planning or scheduling position.
· Comfortable working in environments with tight deadlines and changing priorities.
· Strong systems knowledge (ERP/MRP) with good Excel capability.
· Analytical mindset with the ability to balance competing demands.
· Confident communicator who can work across multiple departments.

The Rewards:

· Competitive salary package (guide £30,000–£35,000 depending on experience).
· Permanent, full-time opportunity.
· Supportive team environment within a well-established business.
· Scope to contribute to process improvements and operational performance.

Next Steps

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