Senior Production Planner

Production Planner

Bradford

Upto £52,000+ strong benefits

Yolk Recruitment is supporting an established FMCG manufacturer in Bradford who are looking for a hands on Senior Production Planner to join their team.

This is a hands‑on planning position suited to someone who has worked in a busy factory environment, owns production plans end‑to‑end and is confident balancing service, stock and capacity - not just keeping lines running.

What you'll be doing

Owning short, medium and long‑term production plans across a complex FMCG operation
Balancing customer service, stock levels, labour, materials, capacity and downtime
Leading a small planning team
Actively using SAP & APO, including ownership of master data and MRP‑relevant materials
Proactively managing shortages and forward‑looking risk
Planning bulk raw materials and working directly with suppliers
Managing delists, provisions and waste to protect stock value
Driving improvements in planning efficiency and ways of working

What we're looking for

Essential

Proven production planning experience in an FMCG manufacturing environment
Experience building and owning production plans across multiple horizons
Strong working knowledge of MRP, MPS, capacity planning and S&OP
Confident, hands‑on use of SAP (APO experience highly valued)
Comfortable operating in a fast‑moving, changeable factory
Able to challenge, influence and work credibly with senior stakeholdersDesirable

Previous experience leading or mentoring planners
Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement
Strong commercial awareness around stock, waste and batch economics
Multi‑site or contract packing exposure

What you'll get in return!

Salary of upto £52,000
25 days holiday
Competitive pension
Option to buy additional holiday
Private medical insurance, life assurance and critical illness cover
Long‑term development in a stable FMCG business

Ready to Apply?

If you are an experienced Production looking for a well-paid, secure role with great benefits and a strong pension, this could be an ideal next move. Contact Andy Jones to find out more.

Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role.

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