Production Planning Manager
Production Planning Manager
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Production Planning Manager to develop an operation and help meet the challenging order book. This role demands in-depth knowledge of planning within a fast paced manufacturing environment.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established organisation in its sector. With a facility in Stoke-On-Trent, the operation is growing with investment in people and capacity, ready to meet the challenges of a growing order book. The company is recognised for its commitment to innovation and quality.
Description
As the Production Planning Manager you will,
- Review the current operation, supply chain, and capability, and help define a capacity and build a robust planning process.
- Work with the team to redefine roles and up skill where needed
- Collaborate with production / operations, holding them to account on plan adherence, and supporting improvement projects where needed
- Monitor supplier performance (inbound supply chain) to ensure service levels can meet production demand
- Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks.
- Forecast supply chain trends to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
- Own data integrity for systems (lead times, inventory levels, BOMs)
Profile
A successful Production Planning Manager should have:
- Proven track record as a Production Planning Manager, demonstrating the ability to build a planning process in a multi-process manufacturing environment
- Proven team management skills to engage and enable high performance
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Ability to build strong working relations with operations and sales, and being able to challenge and support improvements within the business
Job Offer
- An attractive salary, circa £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- A benefits package including pension.
- Opportunity to work in a thriving manufacturing company in Stoke-On-Trent.
- A supportive work environment that encourages professional growth.
Reference: 52494579
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