Senior Production Planner

About Byrne Mech and Role Overview

Byrne Mech is currently looking to hire an experienced Senior Production Planner to enhance their expanding manufacturing team based in Athenry, County Galway. The role focuses on orchestrating production schedules, managing capacity effectively, and ensuring that customer delivery deadlines are consistently met, thereby facilitating seamless operations across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed production schedules spanning multiple manufacturing cells via the company's ERP system.
• Collaborate closely with departments such as Operations, Production, Purchasing, and Sales to align with customer requirements and delivery timelines.
• Assist the Operations Leadership Team by evaluating capacity, identifying bottlenecks, and refining planning methodologies.
• Lead initiatives to discover and implement system and process enhancements within the planning framework.
• Regulate finished goods inventory levels, considering pack sizes and safety stock prerequisites.
• Coordinate sales order delivery commitments, factoring in material availability and production capabilities.
• Work hand-in-hand with Production teams executing short-term production schedules.
• Continuously monitor and adjust production plans to uphold operational efficiency and address schedule deviations.

Required Experience and Skills

• At least two years experience in production planning or scheduling roles, particularly in manufacturing contexts.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes.
• Prior exposure to small to medium-sized manufacturing settings is advantageous.
• Demonstrated capability to support or introduce new planning processes and improvements.
• Experience handling Non-Stock Items (NSI) is a plus.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication aptitude and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Effective management of competing priorities and resolution of planning conflicts.
• Self-driven individual with a proactive and problem-solving approach.
• Applicants must currently reside in Ireland and hold a valid work permit or legal authorization to work; Byrne Mech does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, onsite position located in Athenry, County Galway, Ireland. Individuals interested in advancing their career in production planning within a manufacturing environment are encouraged to apply directly to Byrne Mech.