Lead Production Planner | Flexible Hours, Private Healthcare

Pin Point Recruitment; Kirkbymoorside; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Production Planner based in Kirkbymoorside. This role involves leading the production planning function, scheduling workflows, and ensuring timely product delivery. Candidates should have strong MRP/ERP experience, leadership skills, and the ability to resolve issues in a collaborative environment. The position offers 37 hours of work per week, competitive holidays, a pension contribution, and additional benefits such as private healthcare and life insurance.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

5% pension contribution

Private healthcare

Life insurance (2x base salary)

Qualifications

• Strong experience in MRP/ERP systems and production planning within manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Proven leadership skills with the confidence to guide and develop a team.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production planning function and support the wider operations team.
• Schedule workflow, manage resources, and ensure products are delivered on time.
• Monitor capacity, materials, and inventory to keep everything running smoothly.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and procurement teams to resolve issues.
• Drive continuous improvement and contribute to business-wide success.

Skills

MRP/ERP systems

Production planning

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Production Planner based in Kirkbymoorside. This role involves leading the production planning function, scheduling workflows, and ensuring timely product delivery. Candidates should have strong MRP/ERP experience, leadership skills, and the ability to resolve issues in a collaborative environment. The position offers 37 hours of work per week, competitive holidays, a pension contribution, and additional benefits such as private healthcare and life insurance.