Production Planner (Trinidad)

Provides administrative and planning support to the Production Department, including data entry, inventory tracking, reporting, and compliance documentation.

Job Purpose

The Production Planner provides administrative and planning support to the Production Department. The role is responsible for accurate data entry, inventory monitoring, production reporting, and compliance documentation to support efficient production operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Enter and maintain accurate production, inventory, and requisition data in company systems

• Monitor inventory levels including raw materials, packaging, PPE, and consumables

• Coordinate with Production and Procurement teams to support timely replenishment and minimise excess stock

• Generate reports on inventory levels, consumption, forecasts, and production performance

• Analyse inventory discrepancies and production variances and report findings to the Executive Chef

• Perform administrative duties including filing, employee records, training documentation, payroll support, and leave tracking

• Support compliance with HSE, HACCP, food safety, and quality standards

• Assist with data entry for recipe costings, menu specifications, SOPs, and related documentation

• Ensure adherence to all safety, hygiene, and food safety requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or Certificate in Administration or a related field

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite

• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a food service, catering, or production environment

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience working in a team-oriented environment

• Knowledge of basic First Aid will be considered an asset

Skills and Competencies

• Strong data entry, numerical, and reporting skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organisational and time-management skills

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced production environment

• Team player with a strong customer-service focus

Other Information

This job description is not intended to cover all duties. Responsibilities may change to meet operational requirements.

Unsuitable candidates will not be acknowledged.