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Planning Specialist

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    Keelings Retail
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    Ref: #JOB-2466001
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    KEELINGS FRUIT LTD., Food Central, Saint Margaret's, Co. Dublin, K67 YC83
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    No of positions: 1
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    Paid Position
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    40 hours per week
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    37000.00 Euro Annually
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    Published On: 26 Aug 2026
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    Closing On: 23 Sep 2026

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Job Description and Skills Required

Purpose of the Role:

Schedule and monitor the execution of labour for detailed production plans within an 24/7 production environment in conjunction with the Operations Team in order to minimise production time/costs and efficiently organise the use of resources and maximise efficiency.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
Prepare analysis of Labour required mid to long-term planning
Delivering the required skills resources whilst ensuring compliance with relevant Working Time legislation, across multi business units.
Change management implementation.
Technical knowledge, business systems. Assist with testing, troubleshooting if required. Process mapping.
Managing of the reporting, show metrics achieved and key actions required.
Weekly supply payroll, worked hours, breakdown of skill set and breakdown of all absence types for both agency and Keelings workers
Maintaining the staff records.
Working Time Directive reviews and controls mid/long-term planning
Carry out monthly audits
Coordination of logistic transport needs.
Coordinate and manage accommodation requirements.
Liaise with recruitment for third party agency for staffing levels within accommodation
Any other relevant duties deemed appropriate by the Company.

Key Skills & Knowledge: 

Essential:
Fluency in both Oral and Written English is essential.
Min 3 years’ experience in Labour Planning role
Advanced level MS Excel essential
Good organisational skills, attention to detail and proven problem-solving skills are essential
Must be a fast learner, ability to work on own initiative
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential
Good telephone manner is essential
Flexible working patterns (production operate 7 days per week, 24/7) Individuals will be required to work any five over seven days. Flexibility could be required outside of standard shift depending on business, willingness to work additional hours if required
Team player
Must be competent with PC, E-mail, MS Excel.
 
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Career Level

  • Experienced [Non-Managerial]

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