Role:Project and Production Planner

Location:Kilkenny

Job Type: Permanent - Full time

Salary: DOE Plus Benefits listed below.

At Elk Recruitment, we are looking for a driven Production Planner to join our client's growing team based in Kilkenny.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Production Planner to make a real impact in an innovative and growing organization.

What's on Offer:

• 39hrs contract


• Monday - Thursday 8.00am to 4:30pm


• Friday - 8.00am to 3:30pm

Your new role includes:

• Production Planner responsible for scheduling short- and long-term production activities to fulfill customer and business demands.


• Develop and maintain Production schedules to ensure optimal efficiency and alignment with demand.


• Planning, scheduling, co-ordinating and giving final approval of the master schedule of products through the complete production cycle.


• Monitor production progress and address any delays or issues, ensuring adherence to timelines.


• Collaborate closely with procurement, logistics, and production teams to ensure resource availability.


• Analyse production data to identify trends and opportunities for process improvements.


• Maintain and update ERP systems and excel reports to reflect accurate production planning data.


• Assist with the development and implementation of department standards, practices, procedures and policies to ensure the accuracy of inventory records.

Experience you need:

• Experience in production planner


• Experience in ERP systems and excel reports or similar


• Experience in planning, scheduling, co-ordinating

What's next

• Click “Apply Now”to submit your application and we will be in touch asap for our initial screening.


• If this role isn't the perfect match but you're interested in similar opportunities, feel free to get in touch.