Production Planner

Life Science Recruitment; Leinster; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension contributions

Job summary

Life Science Recruitment is seeking a Production Planner for an on-site role in County Kildare. You will bridge customer requirements with manufacturing output, outlining master schedules and coordinating with Quality Control to ensure product specs and batch records are accurate.

The role emphasizes planning accuracy, ERP system integrity, and adherence to GMP/HACCP standards, with a clear reporting line to senior management and a competitive benefits package including healthcare and pension

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in production planning.
• Demonstrable expertise in demand and forecast planning.
• Proficiency in ERP/Inventory systems and high-level Excel skills.
• Strong mathematical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (Food/FMCG preferred).

Responsibilities

• Create master production schedules aligned with customer deadlines.
• Manage work orders and ensure data integrity in the ERP system.
• Coordinate with Quality Control to verify formulas and batch specs.
• Generate purchase requisitions for raw materials and packaging.
• Conduct cycle counts and investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Maintain GMP and HACCP compliance at all times.

Skills

Production planning

Forecast planning

Excel proficiency

ERP/Inventory systems

Tools

ERP System

Excel

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented planning professional looking to advance your career with a global industry leader? This on-site role in County Kildare offers the chance to manage complex production schedules for a renowned multinational manufacturer.

Role Overview

The Production Planner is a pivotal link between customer requirements and manufacturing output. Working under the guidance of the Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that the plant operates at peak efficiency. This involves meticulous scheduling, inventory management, and cross-departmental coordination to ensure every product meets strict quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Creating master production schedules that align with customer shipping deadlines
• Managing work orders and ensuring data integrity within the ERP system.
• Coordinating with Quality Control to ensure all formulas and batch specifications are accurate.
• Generating purchase requisitions for all necessary raw materials and packaging components.
• Conducting cycle counts and investigating inventory discrepancies.
• Maintaining compliance with GMP and HACCP regulations at all times.

Required Experience

• 2+ years of professional experience in production planning.
• Demonstrable expertise in demand and forecast planning.
• Proficiency in ERP/Inventory systems and high-level Excel skills.
• Strong mathematical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (Food/FMCG preferred).

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a mid-level role designed for a professional who enjoys technical problem-solving and operational oversight. You will be joining an exiting organisation, offering a secure environment and a clear reporting line to senior management. The position includes a competitive benefits package featuring healthcare and pension contributions.