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: Stable Monday-Friday role within an established manufacturing operation. High-impact position influencing delivery performance and operational efficiency. 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 For further information, and to apply for this Production Planner job, please contact us directly. Visit our website for a full list of Supply Chain & Operations opportunities. Expert, confidential recruitment advice. Salary is negotiable and listed as a guide based on experience and expertise. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on response levels.