Paving and Walling - Dunboyne, Co.
Meath
Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Production Planner to join our operations team in a dynamic concrete paving manufacturing environment.
With five production facilities under management, the successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring efficient scheduling, resource allocation, and production flow to meet customer demand and optimise operational performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain detailed production schedules across five manufacturing sites.
Coordinate with site managers, logistics, and sales teams to align production plans with customer orders and delivery timelines.
Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods to ensure uninterrupted production.
Analyse production data to identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements.
Adjust schedules in response to unforeseen delays, equipment breakdowns, or urgent orders.
Collaborate with procurement to ensure timely availability of materials.
Maintain accurate records of production output, downtime, and capacity utilisation.
Support continuous improvement initiatives across all facilities.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
Skills & Experience Required:
Proven experience in production planning, ideally within a manufacturing or construction materials environment.
Strong understanding of supply chain and manufacturing processes.
Proficiency in planning software (e.g., ERP systems, Excel, scheduling tools).
Excellent communication and coordination skills across multiple teams and sites.
Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
Knowledge of concrete products or building materials is a plus
What You Get:
Kilsaran is an organization that believes that our people are our greatest strength, and our success is down to the dedication and enthusiasm of our team.
As such, we have dedicated benefits structures to reward our team.
The benefits on offer for this position are as follows:
Competitive Salary
Annual Attendance Bonus
Twenty-one Days Annual Leave
Additional Benefits:
Sick Pay
Construction Workers Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle-to-work scheme
Further education/training and development support
Career progression opportunities
Hiring Process Upon Application:
Telephone Screening
2 round interview process (1st Round can be completed via MS Teams where necessary)
Offer Letter to Successful candidate