Job Title: Production Planner Reports To: Production Manager Job Purpose: We are currently hiring on behalf of Food Manufacturing company based in Monaghan for a Production Planner who will be responsible for managing customer orders and order patterns to create and communicate an efficient production plan in a timely manner. This includes considering both fresh and frozen stock levels, customer promotions, trends, and peak periods to fulfill customer requirements and meet deadlines. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain production plans and schedules to ensure timely order fulfillment and delivery. Ensure plans are communicated effectively to allow for the proper organization of production resources. Collaborate with production teams to ensure the production plan aligns with delivery deadlines to meet customer needs. Work closely with the Sales team to review demand forecasts, highlighting any potential challenges and proposing solutions. Coordinate with the despatch team to ensure accurate production planning, shelf life, and timely deliveries. Collaborate with prep, procurement, and technical teams to manage optimal raw material usage, taking shelf life limitations into account. Analyze production capacity, material availability, and resource allocation to maximize production efficiency. Coordinate with the procurement team to ensure timely acquisition of materials for production. Monitor production progress and address potential issues by informing relevant departments (production, procurement, and sales) promptly. Develop contingency plans to mitigate risks and minimize disruptions to production schedules. Communicate production schedules, priorities, and changes to all relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment. Regularly review finished stock levels to confirm the relevance of the production plan. Ensure production data is accurately entered into the ERP system. Ensure all Team Leaders' daily production plans are completed on time. Report production issues to management as they arise. Person Specification: A minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment with short shelf-life products. Knowledge of product SKUs is advantageous. Proficient in using Excel spreadsheets and extracting relevant data from internal reports. Strong communication skills, with both written and spoken English. Ability to analyze production capacity, material availability, and resource allocation for optimal production efficiency. Capable of providing real-time updates to the ERP system. Strong problem-solving skills with a practical approach to challenges. Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines effectively. Some knowledge of logistics regulations, including import/export and customs. Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines. Proficient in MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel). Flexibility to work across varying shifts and hours to accommodate plant operations. Skills: Production Planning Planner Production Supervisor