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Senior Production Planner

Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ 38,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Swansea

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

Senior Production Planner Opportunity: Shape Your Future Here

Build the system: Step into a role where your expertise will directly shape advanced scheduling and planning during an exciting ERP transition. Say goodbye to patchwork fixes and take the lead in transforming how the entire department works; your ideas will set the standard, not just follow it.

Take real ownership: The impact you make on stock, capacity, and On Time Delivery will be felt across the business. With raw materials and inventory under your watch, your decisions will drive results company-wide; and your achievements will be recognised.

Enjoy your Friday afternoons: Finish at 2:30pm every Friday and start your weekend early, more time for family, hobbies, or simply beating the traffic home. 

Join a business that invests in you: The company has committed a seven-figure investment to strengthen its aerospace and defence supply chains, earning recognition at leading regional manufacturing awards. You'll be part of a forward-thinking team that values your planning expertise.

Your salary, benefits & hours of work

£38,000-£45,000 depending on experience
Generous holiday allowance: 25 days plus bank holidays.
5% company pension contribution.
Quarterly profit share bonus
38 hours a week: Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:30, Friday 08:00 to 14:30What you'll do as the Senior Planner (production & materials)

You'll own the Master Production Schedule for a specialist manufacturing department, collaborating directly with operations and commercial teams:

Create, monitor, and optimise the production plan; your skills will keep everything running smoothly and ensure customer deadlines are always met.
Lead forward order reviews each week and turn monthly Sales Demand Reviews into actionable, achievable plans.
Drive OTIF and arrears performance by spotting risks early and taking proactive steps to keep everything on track.
Schedule raw materials to keep production moving, without tying up cash in excess stock. Your balance of efficiency and cost control will be key.
Champion new scheduling and planning practices as you help embed a cutting-edge ERP system. Your input will shape how things are done for years to come.What you'll need to apply for the Senior Planner (production & materials) position

A strong production planning background within a batch manufacturing environment
Hands-on experience with an ERP system, and the appetite to develop and improve it functionally, not just work with it
The confidence to challenge and drive production towards solutions when the plan slipsInterested in the Senior Production Planner role?

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