As Senior Production Planner you will be joining the Production Control & Planning Team and will report to the Production Control & Planning Manager. The nature of this role requires the applicant to be highly organised and have good attention to detail. You will be responsible for your own projects, be prepared to support others within the team and assist the Production Control & Planning Manager with top level planning. The role involves communication across the business so good verbal and written communication skills are vital. The business is highly dynamic and is quick to respond to changes within the market, therefore the applicant must be agile in their approach. Key Responsibilities: Take Sales Order Information and generate Production Requirements and Planning. Establish Purchasing and Production needs to achieve time and cost criteria for each project. Planning overall manufacturing requirements on a multi project basis. Organising kitting for shop-built assemblies ensuring kits are in a suitable state for manufacture. Organising purchase of necessary components with Purchasing. Progressing Purchasing as necessary Organising delivery documentation ensuring all customer order requirements are met. Liaise with Production/Manufacturing Engineering on manufacturing procedures and problems. Assist with the planning of the internal Machine Shop. Prepare cost to date and cost to complete reports. Assist with the generation of new procedure, methods, and flow diagrams for the MRP system. Ensure that all documentation is in accordance with BS EN9001. Work independently of other staff when required. Help to ensure that all projects are carried out efficiently, within cost and timescales. Always ensure quality of goods and services. Assist the Production Control Manager with forward planning. Assist with training and coaching of the Production Control team Produce and report on KPI’s Deputise in the absence of the Production Control & Planning Manager in relation to high level planning and scheduling activities. Adhere to the company's procedures, policies and goals. Always ensure that health and safety regulations and guidelines are followed. Skills & Experience Essential Experience of working with an MRP/ERP system A manufacturing background Prospective candidates will be highly motivated and able to work with minimal supervision. Highly focussed with an excellent attention to detail Apply a logical, systematic approach and good judgment in decision making processes. Mature attitude and the ability to liaise effectively and positively between other departments and external suppliers/customers. Flexible, conscientious and diligent attitude. Positive, enthusiastic & hardworking. Excellent communication and telephone manner Personal Attributes Demonstrates our company values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence and Courage Highly organised and methodical approach, with an eye for detail The ability to work independently when required A flexible, conscientious, and diligent attitude Excellent communication, interpersonal and written skills A resilient and adaptable approach Work life balance: 37.5 hour working week Lunchtime finishes on a Friday 28 days annual leave 1 WFH day per week Christmas closure Holiday purchasing scheme Benefits: Group pension plan – matched contributions up to 5% Income protection scheme Employee Assistance Programme gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service and physiotherapy consultations Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling and probate helpline Company shares incentive plan and save as you earn scheme Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Wellbeing initiatives, including access to wellbeing app and the addition of mental health support for all employees. Plus, regular activities across our sites to support and promote wellbeing Regular sports and social activities Gym membership discounts Reward platform (high street discounts, employee benefits, health, and wellbeing offerings). Recruitment referral bonus scheme Excellent learning & development opportunities Great working environment with free, onsite car parking across all our locations Security Clearance Requirements: Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.