Role: Production Planner Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 Location: Commutable from Skipton, Barnoldswick, Ilkley, Clitheroe, Gargrave, Colne, Barrowford We are pleased to announce we are retained with a long-established manufacturing client who boast an impressive range of clients and services. This is a brand-new role which has been introduced due to continued company (and order) growth and will be reporting directly to the Planning Manager. You will be working within small team and will need to have a background within manufacturing planning. You will have current work experience of working within a fast-paced environment and will interact well with other stakeholders within the business. The purpose of this role is to provide consistent production plans with feasible and realistic sequenced materials in accordance with the availability of production lines, labour and materials to ensure customer deliveries are on time and in full across all platforms. What are the benefits of this role? Exception pension plan Life insurance 33 days holiday 2 additional days for meeting attendance criteria Optical, Dental, Physio, Hospital Allowance – Paid by the Company Employee Assistance Programme 37 Hours per week – early finish on a Friday Qualifications Minimum HNC / HND Level qualification Understanding of PREACTOR – implementation and use is highly desirable Computer literate and conversant with the necessary software to perform specific functions associated with working procedures i.e. Microsoft Excel SAP experience would be desirable Experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment Have excellent attention to detail and communication skills Principle Accountabilities Develop Comprehensive Production Plans Coordinate with Manufacturing & Assembly Adhere to Work Order Timelines Address Production Shortfalls Maintain Master Data Monitor Line of Balance Track Business KPIs Engage in SAP Improvement Initiatives Manage Client Information Contribute to SIOP Summaries Communicate with Planning & Logistics Manager Drive Process Improvements To apply, click on the apply button below, contact Kathryn Oxley, or call the Mercury Hampton office directly on 01925 937 311. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two working days.