Production Planner

Location: Galway | Full-time | On-site
Department: Production | MedTech Environment

Who We Are

Join an established MedTech manufacturer operating in a regulated ISO 13485 and FDA-compliant environment. Their mission is to deliver high-quality medical devices that improve patient outcomes worldwide. They combine engineering excellence with strict regulatory compliance and operational discipline.

About Your New Job

As a Production Planner, you will play a key role in managing and controlling production scheduling within our regulated manufacturing environment. You will translate confirmed demand into detailed production plans, ensuring full visibility of subassemblies, work-in-progress (WIP), and externally processed products (such as sterilization cycles). Demand planning and customer communication are managed by the Supply Chain team, allowing you to focus on execution and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate confirmed demand into detailed production and subassembly schedules
• Release and manage Work Orders in the ERP system
• Prioritise and sequence shopfloor activities to ensure on-time completion
• Monitor and control Work-in-Progress (WIP)
• Oversee Kanban replenishment systems
• Track products at external partners (e.g., sterilization providers)
• Ensure production traceability and ERP data accuracy

What Skills You Need

• 3+ years’ experience in Production Planning and Scheduling
• Experience in regulated MedTech or Pharma manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of ISO 13485 and production traceability
• ERP/MRP system expertise
• Highly structured and detail-oriented mindset
• Strong cross-functional coordination and communication skills across Manufacturing, Quality, and Logistics

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing, innovative MedTech company
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing processes and regulatory standards
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package

What’s Next

Apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a dynamic MedTech environment, we’d love to hear from you! If this job isn’t quite right but you are interested in similar opportunities, please get in touch.