Production Planner

About the Role

A fixed-term opportunity has opened for a Production Planner to join a well-established manufacturing group in County Westmeath, Ireland. This role supports a demanding 24/7 operational environment and involves close collaboration within planning and production teams. The contract runs for two years with an option for permanent placement, and the position requires being on-site full-time.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and oversee master production schedules covering all manufacturing lines, and actively participate in daily production coordination meetings.
• Convert sales forecasts and customer orders into practical production schedules, manage product changeovers, handle non-standard runs, and work to minimize machine downtime.
• Maintain a balance between materials, manpower, and equipment resources while adapting schedules in response to unexpected circumstances to uphold on-time delivery performance.
• Work closely with the procurement team to ensure materials are available when needed, monitor inventory levels, and proactively communicate progress and updates to customers.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators related to production scheduling and target achievement.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a similar field; relevant work experience can also be considered as an alternative.
• Minimum of three years of experience in production planning within continuous process manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP software such as SAP, Oracle, or Infor; experience with MES/APS systems is beneficial.
• Advanced skills in Excel and data analytics.
• Strong decision-making ability, meticulous attention to detail, effective communication, teamwork orientation, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Additional Information

This is a contractual role based entirely onsite. Applicants should note that communication will only be made to candidates matching the role’s criteria. Data collected during recruitment will be handled confidentially and solely for recruitment purposes.