Senior Production Planner

Owen Daniels; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering organization in North Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Senior Production Planner to enhance operational efficiency. This role encompasses leading a planning team, managing production systems, and ensuring on-time delivery, making it vital for the company's success. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, proven experience in manufacturing, and an aptitude for using MRP systems.

Benefits

27 days holiday per year + bank holidays

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)

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a production planning role within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics Navision.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Planning team, ensuring effective scheduling.
• Manage MRP systems and master scheduling to support on-time delivery.
• Collaborate across teams to align planning with operational goals.

Skills

Production Planning

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

MRP/ERP Systems Knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Navision

Job description

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)