At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage 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: Competitive salary around £40k, career progression, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Opportunity for continuous improvement and exposure to exciting projects.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on production planning and operational strategies in a dynamic setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in production planning or data analysis, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication.
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 employer: Vickerstock
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 operational efficiency and continuous improvement. With competitive salary offerings and clear career progression opportunities, this role not only allows you to utilise your analytical skills but also empowers you to contribute to meaningful projects that drive the company's success. Experience a dynamic workplace that values teamwork and innovation, making it an excellent choice for those seeking rewarding employment in the food manufacturing sector.
