Labour Planner

Staffline recruitment are seeking applicants for a for a new permanent position of labour planner with our client Keelings.

Keeling's is a 100% Irish owned, third generation family business operating and innovating within the fresh produce industry since 1926.Our Strategic Priorities

About the Company

Better Food - We make our products better and inspire more people to enjoy produce.

People - We support our people to learn, be at their best, contribute and deliver on their commitments, using One Keelings' standards.

Better Ways - Every year we improve our competitiveness, efficiency and delivery through insight, technology and One Keelings.

Better World - We improve our environmental and social impact to make a positive difference in our world.

Partnerships - Working with Keelings creates value and long-term relationships with our customers & suppliers.

Growth - We invest in and deliver insight led, focused, profitable growth into the future.

Keelings Values

People Matter - We support and treat each other in a clear, fair and respectful way. We all learn, develop and encourage everyone to contribute

Teamwork - We inspire and help each other to deliver our ambitions together as One Keelings

Integrity - We do the right thing and deliver on our commitments

Passion for Achievement - We motivate ourselves and each other to achieve our ambitions with energy, knowledge and courage. We are always striving to be better.

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.

This Role will involve a flexible working schedule. Due to the nature of the business working hours will be between AM and PM (8 hours shifts) and you will be required to work to work 1 weekend per month.

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

* Carryout 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.
• 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.

Desirable:

Existing transport license CPC would be a distinct advantage.

• One years' experience in Labour Planning role

What you get in Retrun

• Salary of 32 - 37k (DOE)
• 31 paid leave days per year (inc. P.H)
• Subsidised onsite Canteen
• Discounts in company shop
• Genuine Career progression opportunities