Job description Job Title: Labour Planner Location: Dublin Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Working Pattern: 8-hour shifts across AM/PM, 24/7 production environment Weekend Work: 1 weekend per month required Salary: €32,000 - €37,000 (DOE) Benefits Competitive salary: €32,000 - €37,000 (DOE) 31 days paid annual leave (including public holidays) Subsidised on-site canteen Employee discounts in company shop Genuine career progression and development opportunities Opportunity to work with a leading Irish employer in a fast-paced, operational environment About the Company Keelings is a 100% Irish-owned, third-generation family business, operating and innovating within the fresh produce industry since ****.
With a strong focus on sustainability, people development, and operational excellence, Keelings continues to invest in long-term, insight-led growth.
The Role Staffline Recruitment is seeking a Labour Planner to join Keelings' operations team in Dublin.
This role plays a critical part in scheduling, monitoring, and optimising labour resources across a 24/7 production environment, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and cost control.
Working closely with Operations, Logistics, and Recruitment teams, the Labour Planner will support mid- to long-term workforce planning while maintaining accurate reporting, records, and compliance with Working Time legislation.
Key Responsibilities Plan and schedule labour to meet short-, mid- and long-term production demands Monitor workforce deployment against production plans, ensuring efficiency and cost control Ensure the right skills and headcount are in place across multiple business units Maintain compliance with Working Time legislation and internal controls Produce workforce reports, metrics, and action plans Prepare weekly payroll data, including hours worked and absence reporting (agency and direct staff) Maintain accurate staff records and documentation Support change initiatives, process improvements, and systems testing Carry out monthly audits and compliance checks Coordinate transport, accommodation, and agency staffing requirements Essential Criteria Fluent written and spoken English Advanced MS Excel and strong general IT skills Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail Strong problem-solving ability and ability to work on own initiative Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Flexible to work across a 24/7, 7-day production environment, with additional hours as required Strong team player with a professional approach If you're an experienced planner with strong analytical skills and a passion for operational efficiency, we'd love to hear from you.