Senior Production Planner

A global manufacturing organisation near Bolton are currently looking for a Senior Production Planner to join their Supply Chain team on a permanent basis.

This is a fast paced position involved in preparing, managing, and delivering the production schedule in line with customer demand and manufacturing capacity.

The company has multiple and varied product lines so this position requires someone to be agile and with meticulous attention to detail.

This is a pivotal position on site and deputises for the Supply Chain Manager in their absence.

The key tasks involved in the position include:

* Work with the Supply Chain Manager to produce a production plan that is realistic and measured, considering production constraints and engineering requirements

* Responsible for collating, verifying, and analysing statistical data for planning and management

* Setting up work orders and manufacturing BOM’s into the MRP system

* Supporting the commercial, shipping and logistics functions with any data required to successfully complete the production schedule

* Manage the Production Planner and act as deputy to the Supply Chain Manager in their absence.

To be considered for the position candidates will have proven experience in a Planning function within a fast paced manufacturing environment and experience using ERP/MRP systems. You will need excellent communication skills both verbally and written as well as proficient IT skills (MS Word/Excel/Outlook). A formal technical or business qualification would be an advantage.

The position is site based Monday to Friday on a 37 hour week with flexibility on start and finish times. Benefits include 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays, private healthcare and x1.5 match pension