Senior Planner – Havant – Manufacturing – up to £50K
We are partnered with a well established manufacturing company based in Havant, part of a global group with a strong reputation in their sector.
Following significant investment into their manufacturing operation, they are now looking to bring in a Senior Planner who can take ownership of production planning and help drive improvements across the factory.
This isn’t a role for someone who just wants to maintain the status quo, they need someone confident, experienced and comfortable making changes.
The job role: what you will be doing
* Create and manage weekly production schedules across multiple departments
* Review order books and plan production to meet demand
* Identify and flag capacity constraints to the wider team
* Coordinate with procurement to ensure materials are available when needed
* Manage subcontractor demand and monitor delivery performance
* Track production progress and resolve delays proactively
* Drive improvements to planning processes and systems
* Maintain accurate data within the MRP system
About you: what we are looking for
To be suitable for the role of Senior Planner, you will ideally have some of the following skills and experience:
* Experience in a planning role within manufacturing
* Strong Excel and general IT skills
* Exposure to MRP systems
* Confident communicator who can work across multiple teams
* Highly organised with strong time management
* Able to prioritise and think ahead in a fast-paced environment
Perks & remuneration:
What is on offer?
* Salary circa £40K-£50K DOE
* Employee assistance program
* Rewards and discount scheme
* Free parking on site
* Company pension scheme
If this is of interest, please apply immediately or contact us for a confidential chat about the role.
The role of Senior Planner is based in Havant and is commutable from Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Chichester, Petersfield and surrounding areas.
Other job titles may include – Production Planner, Manufacturing Planner, Senior Production Planner, Senior Hatch Planner