Production Planner

Brook Street Recruitment is proud to partner with a well-established and growing food manufacturing business based in Dungannon, who are seeking an experienced Production Planner to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in production scheduling or planning within the food industry, looking to take the next step in their career with a company that values innovation, quality, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain efficient daily and weekly production schedules to meet customer demands and production targets.
• Work closely with growers and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of fresh ingredients.
• Coordinate production activities in line with available materials, labour, and equipment.
• Liaise across departments to ensure smooth work flow and communication.
• Track and report on production performance and KPIs.
• Integrate new product development (NPD) runs and sample batches into the weekly schedule.
• Conduct horizon scanning and produce relevant reports to support operational planning.
• Support the wider team with ad hoc tasks and departmental projects as required.
• Uphold the company's core values, policies, and procedures.

Criteria

• 2-3 years' experience in production planning or scheduling within foo

• Understanding of food manufacturing processes, lead times, capacity planning

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, problem solving, and adaptability to changing demand

• Able to liaise effectively with different departments

• Good IT skills i.e Excel

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000, depending on experience
• A role within a growing, supportive, and forward-thinking company
• The chance to play a key part in shaping efficient and customer-focused production processes
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

If you're a confident Production Planner looking to join a company where your experience will make a real impact, we want to hear from you. Apply today through Brook Street Recruitment or contact us for a confidential chat.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.