At a Glance
- Tasks: Create production schedules and analyse data to boost efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join a well-established food manufacturing business with a focus on growth.
- Benefits: Earn around £40k, enjoy career progression, and work in a supportive team.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on production planning and operational strategies.
- Qualifications: Experience in production planning or data analysis, with strong Excel skills.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 42000 £ per year.
Vickerstock are working in partnership with a well-established food manufacturing business to recruit a Production Planning Analyst for their growing operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and commercially minded individual to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment where data, planning, and operational efficiency are central to business success. The successful candidate will play a key role in production scheduling, stock planning, reporting, and operational analysis to ensure customer demand is achieved efficiently and cost-effectively.
What you will receive:
- Circa £40k depending on experience
- Opportunity to join a growing and successful business
- Career progression opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Exposure to continuous improvement and operational strategy projects
Your day to day:
- Creating and managing daily and weekly production schedules
- Analysing production and operational data to support business decisions
- Monitoring stock levels and coordinating material requirements
- Working closely with production, warehouse, procurement, and commercial teams
- Producing KPI reports relating to efficiency, waste, downtime, and service levels
- Supporting forecasting and demand planning activities
- Identifying opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies
- Maintaining accuracy across planning systems and reporting tools
- Assisting with continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operation
Your essential ingredients:
- Previous experience within production planning, supply chain, operations, or data analysis
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communication skills across operational teams
- Experience within food manufacturing or FMCG would be advantageous
- Experience using Power BI or similar reporting tools desirable
Interested in finding out more? Contact Paul Muir for a confidential discussion or submit an updated CV via the link on the page.
Production Planning Analyst TLNT1_NI in Castlewellan employer: IrishJobs
Join a well-established food manufacturing business in South Down as a Production Planning Analyst, where you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment that prioritises career progression and continuous improvement. With competitive remuneration and the opportunity to engage in operational strategy projects, this role offers a meaningful path for growth while contributing to the efficiency and success of the organisation.
