Production Planner

Inform3 Recruitment; Lusk; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Inform3 Recruitment is recruiting a Production Planner for a North Dublin-based client to develop and manage weekly production schedules for soups and intermediates, ensuring alignment with forecasted demand and customer orders.

The role requires a background in production planning, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and experience in FMCG environments. You will maintain records, monitor KPIs, and support daily production activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field.
• CPIM certification or similar is advantageous.
• Proven experience as a Production Planner in FMCG environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement weekly production schedules for soups and intermediates, considering forecast data and plant capabilities.
• Ensure schedules align with production capabilities and constraints.
• Prepare and distribute daily production plans and paperwork to the production team.
• Maintain accurate production records and track KPIs.
• Collaborate with production managers and supervisors to address issues and drive improvements.
• Identify root causes of production problems and implement corrective actions.
• Update Excel files and internal tracker systems; ensure data is current.
• Provide daily support to the production team and monitor day-to-day tasks.
• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented work environment.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or supply chain management

CPIM certification (advantageous)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Title – ProductionPlanner

Job Location – NorthCo. Dublin

Salary – €42K - €47K BOE

About the Company:

Our client based in North Co. Dublin is currently recruiting for a Production Planner to join their experienced team. The Planner is responsible for creating and managing the production schedules for soups and intermediates, ensuring optimal use of resources to meet forecasted demands and customer orders.

The role involves close collaboration with production managers and supervisors to address and resolve any process-related issues. The Planner also maintains accurate production records, monitors key performance indicators (KPIs), and supports the production team in daily tasks.

Duties Involve:

• Develop and implement weekly production schedules for soups and intermediates, considering forecast data, order history, current production levels, and plant capabilities.
• Ensure schedules align with production capabilities and address any constraints or limitations.
• Prepare and distribute daily production plans and paperwork to the production team.
• Ensure all necessary documentation is accurate and available to support production activities.
• Work closely with production managers and supervisors to streamline production processes and address any operational issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify root causes of production issues and develop practical solutions.
• Implement corrective actions to resolve production problems promptly and efficiently.
• Maintain and update Excel files, including production paperwork, sales stock files, and internal tracker files.
• Ensure all records are accurate, up-to-date, and readily accessible.
• Track and report daily KPIs related to production performance.
• Analyse KPI data to identify trends, issues, and areas for improvement.
• Provide support to the production team in their daily tasks and address day-to-day issues.
• Foster a collaborative and team-oriented work environment.

Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is
• preferred.
• Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or similar certification is advantageous.
• Proven experience as a Production Planner, preferably in an FMCG environment.
• Strong understanding of production planning principles and practices.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with various departments and team members.
• Teamwork-oriented, with the ability to collaborate and support colleagues.

For more information surrounding the role, feel free to contact Caolán at Inform3 Recruitment.

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