On-Site Production Planner: Optimize Schedules & Delivery

Obrien Fine Foods; Timahoe East; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave

Bike to work scheme

Company events

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

On-site parking

Job summary

Obrien Fine Foods is seeking a Production Planner to optimise weekly and daily production schedules, balancing demand with capacity while maintaining quality and costs. You will work closely with Planning Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery of products.

The role requires strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills, with a solid understanding of supply chain and manufacturing processes. This is an on-site, full-time position in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations management, engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other production planning software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules for all manufacturing lines, considering factors such as customer demand, inventory levels, capacity constraints, and lead times.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, procurement, logistics, and sales, to ensure alignment on production plans and resource allocation.
• Monitor production progress, identify potential bottlenecks, and proactively communicate with stakeholders to resolve issues and mitigate risks.
• Continuously optimise production plans to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase throughput, while maintaining product quality and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate and timely production data, including inventory levels, production yields, and production costs, and use this information to inform decision-making and drive improvements.
• Develop and implement contingency plans to address production disruptions, such as equipment breakdowns, raw material shortages, or labour shortages.
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in production planning and supply chain management, and identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement.

Skills

Planning

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Production planning software

Job description

Obrien Fine Foods is seeking a Production Planner to optimise weekly and daily production schedules, balancing demand with capacity while maintaining quality and costs. You will work closely with Planning Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery of products.

The role requires strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills, with a solid understanding of supply chain and manufacturing processes. This is an on-site, full-time position in Ireland.