Planning Specialist

Keelings; Saint Margaret’s; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount at Keelings Farm Shop

Free On-site parking with electric car

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Keelings is seeking a Labour Planning professional to schedule and monitor production labour in a 24/7 environment. You will work with the Operations Team to optimise resources, minimise costs, and improve efficiency across multiple units.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in labour planning, advanced Excel skills, and strong organisational and communication abilities. A 40-hour week with a 5-over-7 pattern is typical, with flexibility for extra hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both oral and written English is essential.
• Min 3 years' experience in Labour Planning role.
• Advanced level MS Excel essential.
• Good organisational skills, attention to detail and proven problem-solving skills are essential.
• Must be a fast learner, ability to work on own initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Good telephone manner is essential.
• Flexible working patterns (production operates 7 days per week, 24/7). Five over seven days. May require additional hours.
• Team player and competent with PC, E-mail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare analysis of Labour required for mid to long-term planning.
• Deliver required skills resources while ensuring compliance with Working Time legislation across units.
• Support change management implementations.
• Provide technical knowledge, assist with testing and process mapping.
• Manage reporting, show metrics achieved and actions required.
• Oversee weekly payroll, hours, and skill-set data for agency and Keelings staff.
• Maintain staff records and conduct Time Directive reviews.
• Carry out monthly audits.
• Coordinate transport and accommodation needs.
• Liaise with recruitment for staffing levels in accommodation.

Skills

Labour planning

English fluency

MS Excel

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team player

Fast learner

PC, E-mail

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

About Keelings

Keelings is a 100% Irish-owned family business passionate about fresh produce. Operating across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, we grow, source, and supply top-quality fruit and vegetables. Our success is built on innovation, sustainability, and strong partnerships - powered by our dedicated people.

Purpose of the Role:

Schedule and monitor the execution of labour for detailed production plans within an 24/7 production environment in conjunction with the Operations Team in order to minimise production time/costs and efficiently organise the use of resources and maximise efficiency.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Prepare analysis of Labour required mid to long-term planning
• Delivering the required skills resources whilst ensuring compliance with relevant Working Time legislation, across multi business units.
• Change management implementation.
• Technical knowledge, business systems. Assist with testing, troubleshooting if required. Process mapping.
• Managing of the reporting, show metrics achieved and key actions required.
• Weekly supply payroll, worked hours, breakdown of skill set and breakdown of all absence types for both agency and Keelings workers
• Maintaining the staff records.
• Working Time Directive reviews and controls mid/long-term planning
• Carry out monthly audits
• Coordination of logistic transport needs.
• Coordinate and manage accommodation requirements.
• Liaise with recruitment for third party agency for staffing levels within accommodation
• Any other relevant duties deemed appropriate by the Company.

Key Skills & Knowledge:

Essential:

• Fluency in both Oral and Written English is essential.
• Min 3 years' experience in Labour Planning role
• Advanced level MS Excel essential
• Good organisational skills, attention to detail and proven problem-solving skills are essential
• Must be a fast learner, ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential
• Good telephone manner is essential
• Flexible working patterns (production operate 7 days per week, 24/7) Individuals will be required to work any five over seven days. Flexibility could be required outside of standard shift depending on business, willingness to work additional hours if required
• Team player
• Must be competent with PC, E-mail, MS Excel.

Desirable:

• Existing transport license CPC would be a distinct advantage.

Min 40 hours per week

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: €37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Staff discount at Keelings Farm Shop and subsidized canteen
• Free On-site parking with access to electric chargers
• Wellness Initiatives such as wellness week

Keelings Values

• People Matter
• Teamwork
• Integrity
• Passion for Achievement

Inclusion & Diversity Statement

In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business. We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know at [e-mail]

Recruitment Process

• 1. CV Submission & email acknowledgment of receipt
• 2. Phone Screening
• 3. 1st Interview
• 4. 2nd Interview
• 5. Outcome & Feedback

Keelings Careers - https://www.keelings.com/careers-keelings/

Keelings Strategy & Values - https://www.keelings.com/our-people/