Planning Manager Ashton-Under-Lyne £50,000 to £57,000 DOE Benefits: 10% Bonus Pension Life Assurance Cash back for healthcare Work from home options 25 Days Holiday 8 Days Bank Holiday My client, a leading Manufacturer in Greater Manchester is searching for an experienced Planning Manager. This role offers high levels of autonomy, measurable targets with a clear bonus structure, and is critical to the business's success. Role Description Lead a team of 3 production planners and a material buyer. Providing influence/buyers to stakeholders in the process Find solutions to minimise cost while ensuring OTIF is improved Contribute to sales, operations and capacity strategy Have a clear understanding of the production process from raw materials to finished goods Work with teams such as sales, commercial to spot trends and any risks Promote continuous improvement across the businessSkills and Qualifications Experience within a planning role in manufacturing Strong people skills, both people and process management Knowledge of manufacturing processes from raw materials and to finished goods Strong understanding of ERP systems, computer literateCompany Information As a business our client is a true market leader within their industry with a strong presence across the UK. With a secure portfolio of clients these roles provide a stable and secure opportunity in the present economic market. In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career. If you feel this is of interest, please send your CV to directly to Ben Watkins at (url removed) If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business