Planning Manager
Production and Materials Planning - Manufacturing
Up to £50,000 DOE
Gloucester
The role:
* Lead and manage the Planning team to ensure efficient day-to-day operations
* Oversee production scheduling, capacity planning, S&OP, material scheduling and forecasting
* Implement and improve planning process controls and systems
* Monitor and optimise inventory levels for raw materials, WIP and finished goods
* Drive OTIF (On-Time In Full) performance and resolve delivery concerns using 8D/PPS tools
* Support the introduction of new products and processes from a planning perspective
* Develop and report on planning KPIs, budgets and improvement plans
* Support internal and external audit requirements and supplier performance reviews
The person:
* Experienced Planning Manager with a strong track record in complex manufacturing environments
* Skilled in ERP systems (preferably IFS / SAP or similar) and planning methodologies including finite scheduling, S&OP and capacity planning
* Strong leadership and team development skills, with the ability to mentor and guide effectively
* Comfortable reading and interpreting engineering drawings (including GD&T)
* Open to change and improvement, ideally with exposure to lean methodologies
Our client:
A highly respected, innovation-led manufacturer operating at the forefront of a complex and fast-paced industrial sector. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality produc...