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Byrne Mech is seeking an experienced Senior Production Planner to join our growing manufacturing team in Athenry. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating production schedules, managing capacity planning, and ensuring customer delivery commitments are achieved efficiently.
This position works closely with Operations, Production, Purchasing, and Sales to maintain smooth workflow across multiple manufacturing cells.
Key Responsibilities
Create and maintain production schedules across multiple manufacturing cells using the company ERP system
Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure customer requirements and delivery timelines are met
Support the Operations Leadership Team in reviewing capacity, identifying constraints, and improving planning processes
Identify opportunities for system and process improvements and lead implementation initiatives
Determine and manage finished goods inventory levels, including pack sizes and safety stock requirements
Coordinate delivery commitments for sales orders based on material availability and production capacity
Work closely with Production teams to execute daily and weekly production plans
Monitor schedule performance and adjust plans as required to maintain operational efficiency
Experience & Skills
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a production planning or scheduling role
Strong experience using ERP systems and MRP planning (essential)
Experience within a small to medium manufacturing environment preferred
Proven ability to support or implement new planning processes
Experience managing Non-Stock Items (NSI) desirable
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and resolve planning conflicts effectively
Self-motivated with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
Candidates must be currently residing in Ireland with a valid work permit or legal right to work. Byrne Mech is not in a position to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
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