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. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities