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 environment
* Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics Navision desirable)
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, vlookups)
* Excellent communication and organisational skills with team leadership experience
Company Benefits/Package:
* 27 days holiday per year + bank holidays (increases with service)
* Early finish Friday
* Discretionary bonus scheme
* Private medical insurance & cashback plan
* Employee Assistance Programme & online GP access
* Company-funded professional subscriptions (up to 250 per year)
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