Job Description
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.