Are you an experienced Production Planner? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Do you want to play a key role in driving operational efficiency and delivering results?
A growing engineering organisation in North Yorkshire is seeking a Senior Production Planner to join their team. This role is critical in managing production planning processes across the operations function, helping to ensure on-time delivery and optimal resource utilisation.
Senior Production Planner
Permanent
ASAP Start
Salary dependent on experience
Kirkbymoorside On-site
Senior Production Planner The Senior Production Planner will have the following responsibilities :
- Lead and develop the Planning team, ensuring effective scheduling and resource utilisation
- Manage MRP systems and master scheduling to support on-time delivery targets
- Collaborate across Production, Procurement, and Project teams to align planning with operational goals
- Monitor and optimise inventory levels, ensuring timely material availability
- Provide regular production performance reports and maintain planning KPIs
Senior Production Planner The ideal candidate will have the following experience and skills :
Proven experience in a production planning role within a manufacturing environmentStrong knowledge of MRP / ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics Navision desirable)Ability to read and interpret engineering drawingsAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, vlookups)Excellent communication and organisational skills with team leadership experienceCompany Benefits / Package :
27 days holiday per year + bank holidays (increases with service)Early finish FridayDiscretionary bonus schemePrivate medical insurance & cashback planEmployee Assistance Programme & online GP accessCompany-funded professional subscriptions (up to 250 per year)J-18808-Ljbffr