Job Description:

Location: Derbyshire
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Benefits

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working in partnership with a well-established manufacturing business based just outside Derby as they look to recruit a Senior Production Planner to join their operations team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take ownership of production scheduling and planning activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring production plans are optimised to meet customer demand, maximise efficiency, and support business growth.

As Senior Production Planner, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining production plans that balance customer requirements, capacity, inventory levels, and operational performance. Working closely with production, procurement, supply chain, and customer-facing teams, you will ensure the smooth flow of materials and products throughout the manufacturing process.

• Develop and manage detailed production schedules to meet customer demand and delivery targets.
• Monitor production capacity and identify potential bottlenecks or constraints.
• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure material availability.
• Review and adjust production plans in response to changing customer requirements and operational priorities.
• Analyse planning data and KPIs to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead planning meetings and provide clear communication of production priorities across the business.
• Support inventory management by maintaining optimal stock levels.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to improve planning accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to S&OP and demand planning activities where required.
• Mentor and support junior planning team members.

We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded planning professional with proven experience within a manufacturing environment.

• Previous experience in a Senior Production Planner, Production Planner, Manufacturing Planner, or Supply Chain Planning role.
• Strong understanding of production planning principles within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills would be advantageous.
• Experience of continuous improvement methodologies is desirable.

• Salary of £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience.
• Opportunity to join a successful and growing manufacturing business.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Career development opportunities.
• Competitive benefits package.