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Production Planner

Ireland, Midlands Employment contract 28000.00 - 40000.00 EUR / Year · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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Our client is a well-established precision engineering and subcontract machining company supplying high-quality machined components into the aerospace sector and other high-specification industries. Operating within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, they specialise in CNC machining, precision inspection, and delivery of complex components to demanding customer schedules and quality standards. The Role An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Planner to join a busy precision manufacturing environment supporting aerospace and high-specification engineering customers. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating production activities to ensure customer orders are delivered on time, in full, and to the required quality standards. The role will involve close coordination with production, purchasing, quality, engineering, and customers to maintain efficient workflow across the machine shop.

Job Responsibility

  • Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules for CNC machining, inspection, finishing, and subcontract operations
  • Prioritise work orders based on customer requirements, delivery commitments, and production capacity
  • Monitor machine loading and labour utilisation to optimise throughput and minimise bottlenecks
  • Ensure realistic scheduling considering setup times, lead times, and process complexity
  • Maintain accurate ERP/MRP system updates and production forecasts
  • Ensure customer delivery targets are achieved and proactively communicate any risks or delays
  • Liaise with customers regarding order status, schedule changes, and recovery plans
  • Support On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance targets
  • Expedite urgent orders and priority programmes where required
  • Work closely with purchasing teams to ensure raw materials, tooling, and subcontract services are available in line with production schedules
  • Monitor shortages and coordinate recovery actions
  • Coordinate external processes including heat treatment, anodising, plating, NDT, and other special processes
  • Maintain traceability requirements for materials and subcontract operations
  • Track work order progress throughout the shop floor and identify scheduling risks
  • Attend daily production meetings and provide planning updates
  • Analyse production performance and support efficiency improvements
  • Assist with reducing lead times, WIP, overdue orders, and scheduling inaccuracies
  • Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Assist with KPI reporting including OTD, machine utilisation, backlog, and schedule adherence
  • Support compliance with AS9100 and customer-specific quality requirements
  • Ensure planning activities support full material and process traceability
  • Coordinate with Quality and Engineering teams regarding FAI documentation, route cards, and controlled documentation
  • Support revision control and configuration management processes

Requirements

  • Minimum 2–3 years’ experience within production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing coordination
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows and production processes
  • Experience within aerospace, automotive, medical, or precision engineering environments
  • Experience using ERP/MRP systems
  • Strong organisational and multitasking skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities
  • Good communication and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and standard office software
  • Fluent English language skills – essential
  • Candidates must already hold full legal eligibility to work in Ireland – no permit sponsorship available

Nice to have

  • Experience within an AS9100 environment
  • Understanding of aerospace documentation and traceability requirements
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
  • Experience coordinating subcontract or special process operations
  • Technical or engineering qualification
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