Labour Planner

Role: Labour Planner / Experienced Administrator

Location: St. Margaret‘s, Co. Dublin (must drive – no public transport available)
Salary: €32,000-€38,000 DOE
Hours: 5 days over 7 (rotational roster including some weekends)

About the Company

Our client is a long-established Irish-owned family business within the production industry. They prioritise efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement. You will be joining a supportive and collaborative team that provides excellent training and development opportunities.

Role Overview

You will play a key role in planning, scheduling, and monitoring labour resources for daily production tasks. This position works closely with Operations, HR, and Payroll to ensure production efficiency and smooth workforce coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and adjust weekly staff rotas using the in-house Time & Attendance system
• Coordinate worker training with HR and address skill gaps
• Manage absence, sickness, and staffing requirements
• Liaise with third-party temporary staff suppliers
• Resolve labour shortages and support supervisors as required
• Prepare weekly payroll reports and daily KPI updates
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date staff records
• Provide administrative and data-entry support where needed
• Act as a link between Production, HR, and Payroll teams

Key Skills Required

• Intermediate MS Excel skills (essential)
• Strong organisational ability, accuracy, and problem-solving skills
• Fluent English, both written and spoken
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work any 5 days out of 7
• Ability to commute to St. Margaret‘s (driving required)