Production Planner required for aerospace component manufacturer based near Leeds. Monday - Friday day shift. Early finish Fridays. Up to £35K, Great benefits - bonus, pension, discount schemes etc. Manufacturer of a range of products from the smallest aerospace parts to large industrial gas turbine components. Part of a global group offering excellent career prospects. The Production Planner will work across a diverse and demanding manufacturing environment to plan and produce a detailed work schedule in line with Customer demand, internal constraints and key business operations metrics. Production Planner responsibilities will include: * Plan and produce a balanced manufacturing schedule to achieve customer delivery dates and internal metrics. * Review and report achieved production levels and weekly adherence to schedule * Analyse plant capacity and demonstrated production data to understand and mitigate any potential bottlenecks. * Facilitate the daily production meetings and line walk. * General maintenance of SAP data, incorporating an active role in ensuring master data accuracy * Play an active role in scrap reduction initiatives Additional qualifications and experience to support your role as Production Planner: * Previous experience of working in a fast-paced environment, preferably within the manufacturing sector * Excellent IT skills including a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office and Excel functions and ideally SAP (or similar ERP system) * Solid organisational skills including the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously * Experience of managing a demanding workload in accordance with tight deadlines * Ability and desire to contribute to the development of the company through involvement in continuous improvement projects / activities * The ability to demonstrate drive and enthusiasm when undertaking all work tasks This is great opportunity to become a pivotal member of the productio planning team with a forward thinking, continuous improvement culture business