Production Planner

Job Title:Production Planner Reporting: This role will report to the Logistics and Planning Manager Salary:Starting salary commensurate with experience and qualifications Location:This role will be based at Kilwaughter, Co. Antrim with travel to other sites on an adhoc basis Role Purpose:At Kilwaughter Minerals Limited, customer experience is at the core of everything we do. As a leading manufacturer we are committed to delivering high-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Production Planner to oversee and optimise our manufacturing schedules and processes. The successful candidate will ensure production operations align with customer demands, inventory targets, and operational efficiency. This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication and a passion for delivering a seamless customer experience. Key Responsibilities: Comply and engage with Health, Safety and Wellbeing policies and procedures to deliver a safety-first culture Efficiently run and maintain daily production plans and schedules to ensure that all customer orders are fulfilled, meeting OTIF targets Proactively communicate with stakeholders about any potential changes in production schedules Identify potential delays in the production cycle and collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks, ensuring minimal disruption to delivery timelines Coordinate with the procurement team to ensure raw materials are available to meet production needs Collaborate closely with commercial and operations teams to ensure smooth production flow and timely delivery of product Coordinate with the Warehousing Manager to ensure finished goods are available to meet OTIF targets whilst maintaining stockholding targets Work closely with the logistics team to understand delivery deadlines and prioritise orders accordingly to ensure commitments are met Use ERP systems and data to analyse performance, identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements Track and report metrics, identifying gaps and taking proactive measures to propose and address potential shortfalls in delivery performance Compile daily Sales and Operational Status Reports using ERP and MS Excel Assist with holiday cover of other duties within the Supply Chain Department as required (and trained) eg Transport Planning Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the customer experience, processes, efficiencies and reduce cost. Act as an ambassador for our company values and adhere to all company policies and procedures Any other duties as required by management Skills: Transport Planning OTIF Targets Logistics Production Cycle Production Schedules Benefits: PMI ERP Bonus Pensio Group Life Assurance Parking