Production Planner
Are you an experienced Production Planner looking to operate in a fast-paced, high-performance manufacturing environment? Do you thrive on balancing priorities, driving efficiencies, and ensuring production targets are consistently achieved?
DENSO is a $47.2 billion global mobility supplier developing advanced technology and components for nearly every vehicle on the road.
At DENSO Marston Ltd in Shipley, West Yorkshire, we design and manufacture high-performance heat exchange units and cooling modules for leading OEMs across off-highway construction, agricultural and power generation markets.
This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation at the forefront of mobility innovation. You will be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team where your contribution directly impacts operational performance and customer delivery.
If you are looking for a role where you can take ownership, influence outcomes, and grow within a complex manufacturing environment, this position offers exactly that.
Working Hours & Benefits
MondayThursday: 7:30am 4:00pm
Friday: 7:30am 12:30pm
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Benefits include:
Pension (up to 10% employer contribution)
Life assurance (4x salary)
Permanent Health Insurance
Subsidised canteen
Discounted gym membership
Discounts across 100s of UK retailers
Employee Assistance Programme
Free onsite parking
Hybrid working (1 day from home per week Monday to Thursday)
The Role
As a Production Planner, you will play a critical role within the Logistics function, ensuring the smooth and efficient planning of production activities within a Just-in-Time (JIT) environment.
This is a hands-on, operational role where you will be responsible for developing production schedules, monitoring performance, and collaborating across departments to ensure customer demand is met. You will be instrumental in maintaining flow across fast-moving production lines while supporting continuous improvement in planning processes.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and manage short- and long-term production plans to meet operational targets
Plan and schedule fast-moving production lines across varying shift patterns
Monitor daily production performance and adjust plans accordingly
Collaborate with production, material planning, sales and wider stakeholders
Support the introduction of new products through effective cross-functional coordination
Participate in daily production meetings and provide planning insights
Manage finished goods stock levels in line with business policies
Analyse production data to inform decision-making and drive improvements
What Were Looking For
Proven experience in a Production Planning role within a manufacturing environment (FMCG or Automotive preferred)
Strong understanding of MRP/MPS and ERP-based planning systems
Experience in capacity planning within fast-paced production environments
Advanced analytical capability with the ability to interpret production data and make informed decisions
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across multiple stakeholders
Highly organised with strong project management capability
Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to perform under pressure
IT proficient, particularly in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Good understanding of Health & Safety principles and legislation
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