Production Planner

Production Planner Are you an experienced Production Planner looking to operate in a fast-paced, high-performance manufacturing environment? Do you thrive on balancing priorities, driving efficiencies, and ensuring production targets are consistently achieved? DENSO is a $47.2 billion global mobility supplier developing advanced technology and components for nearly every vehicle on the road.

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At DENSO Marston Ltd in Shipley, West Yorkshire, we design and manufacture high-performance heat exchange units and cooling modules for leading OEMs across off-highway construction, agricultural and power generation markets.

This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation at the forefront of mobility innovation.

You will be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team where your contribution directly impacts operational performance and customer delivery.

If you are looking for a role where you can take ownership, influence outcomes, and grow within a complex manufacturing environment, this position offers exactly that.

Working Hours & Benefits MondayThursday: 7:30am 4:00pm Friday: 7:30am 12:30pm 25 days holiday bank holidays Benefits include: Pension (up to 10% employer contribution) Life assurance (4x salary) Permanent Health Insurance Subsidised canteen Discounted gym membership Discounts across 100s of UK retailers Employee Assistance Programme Free onsite parking Hybrid working (1 day from home per week Monday to Thursday) The Role As a Production Planner, you will play a critical role within the Logistics function, ensuring the smooth and efficient planning of production activities within a Just-in-Time (JIT) environment.

This is a hands-on, operational role where you will be responsible for developing production schedules, monitoring performance, and collaborating across departments to ensure customer demand is met.

You will be instrumental in maintaining flow across fast-moving production lines while supporting continuous improvement in planning processes.

Key Responsibilities Develop and manage short- and long-term production plans to meet operational targets Plan and schedule fast-moving production lines across varying shift patterns Monitor daily production performance and adjust plans accordingly Collaborate with production, material planning, sales and wider stakeholders Support the introduction of new products through effective cross-functional coordination Participate in daily production meetings and provide planning insights Manage finished goods stock levels xwzovoh in line with business policies Analyse production data to inform decision-making and drive improvements What Were Looking For Proven experience in a Production Planning role within a manufacturing environment (FMCG or Automotive preferred) Strong understanding of MRP/MPS and ERP-based planning systems Experience in capacity planning within fast-paced production environments Advanced analytical capability with the ability to interpret production data and make informed decisions Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across multiple stakeholders Highly organised with strong project management capability Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to perform under pressure IT proficient, particularly in Excel, Word and PowerPoint Good understanding of Health & Safety principles and legislation