Job Description

Production Planner

�� Ireland (Midlands) | Full-Time | Food Manufacturing

An established and growing food manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Production Planner to join its Supply Chain team. This is a key role within the operation, responsible for ensuring efficient production scheduling, accurate inventory management, and on-time customer deliveries.

If you are highly organised, analytical, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this opportunity offers strong exposure across Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and Finance.

The Role

The Production Planner will develop and manage the master production schedule, balancing customer demand, production capacity, raw material availability, and quality requirements. You will play a critical role in driving operational efficiency and supporting profitable plant performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the master production schedule, establishing production sequence and lead times

• Ensure customer shipping dates are met in line with order requirements

• Update and manage work orders within 24 business hours

• Liaise daily with Operations to monitor production progress and resolve scheduling issues

• Work closely with Quality to verify formulas, batch sizes, and compliance requirements

• Generate daily raw material pull sheets for production

• Raise purchase requisitions for raw materials and packaging materials

• Monitor and maintain packaging inventory levels

• Coordinate with Purchasing and Accounting to ensure accurate inventory postings

• Conduct cycle counts of raw materials and finished goods

• Support annual physical inventory and assist with internal audit processes

• Review completed production batches to ensure yield accuracy and proper inventory movement

• Maintain compliance with Food Safety, HACCP, GMP, Sanitation, and Food Defense standards

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in Production Planning, Supply Chain, or Inventory Control within a manufacturing environment

• Strong understanding of demand planning and forecasting principles

• Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• High level of attention to detail and organisational ability

• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic manufacturing operation where your planning expertise will directly impact performance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.