- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Tullamore
The Role
Sofina Foods is seeking a proactive and detail-driven Production Planner to play a key role in ensuring our operations run smoothly, efficiently, and in line with customer demand. This is more than just scheduling production—it’s about shaping how we deliver on our brand promise, introducing new products, and meeting service levels that strengthen our reputation.
This role offers the chance to work cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, NPD, and Commercial teams, influencing short-to-medium term capacity planning and supporting new product launches that drive business growth.
This role offers the chance to work cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, NPD, and Commercial teams, influencing short-to-medium term capacity planning and supporting new product launches that drive business growth.
Location
Tullamore, County Offaly
Company
Sofina Foods
Hours of Work
Full-time
The Ideal Candidate
- Highly attentive to detail, with excellent organisational skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
- A clear and confident communicator, comfortable working cross-functionally.
- Experienced in production planning or operations (preferred but not essential).
- Motivated to learn, grow, and make an impact in a dynamic food business.
Company Information
Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.
With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.
Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.
With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.
Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.
Country Code
IE
Why Sofina Foods?
At Sofina, we believe in more than just filling a role, we believe in growing careers. You’ll join a business that values innovation, collaboration, and development, giving you the opportunity to build your expertise, expand your leadership skills, and make a visible impact on our success. With a culture of support and progression, your next step at Sofina could be the start of something much bigger.
Schedule
Monday to Friday, 8 Hour Shift
Salary
Competitive Rates
Equal Opportunities
Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with Operations and Sales to plan production lines aligned with customer demand.
- Take responsibility for production planning across both High Risk and Low Risk areas.
- Execute weekly stock holding policy and monitor ageing inventory daily.
- Ensure service, schedule adherence, and waste KPIs are consistently achieved.
- Contribute to capacity planning for short- and medium-term horizons.
- Partner with NPD, Operations, and Commercial teams to manage the smooth introduction of new products.
Summary
An Opportunity to Shape Production Planning and Customer Success
