Manufacturing Planning Manager

Red Chilli Recruitment Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Planning Manager to drive operational excellence within a high-performing planning team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will develop robust scheduling strategies and enhance ERP system integration to maximize throughput across complex manufacturing projects. Candidates should possess over 7 years of experience in relevant industries, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in ERP and scheduling tools.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a complex manufacturing environment, ideally automotive or aerospace.
• Proven leadership of planning functions across multiple lines.
• Strong proficiency in planning systems and ERP integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Manufacturing Planning Team.
• Design and implement production schedules for multiple projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production and procurement.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems (AX, SAP, Primavera)

Scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera P6)

Job description

Your Role: Driving Operational Excellence

As the Planning Manager, you will lead a high-performing planning team, developing robust scheduling strategies for various high-spec, multi-line manufacturing projects. You will ensure seamless integration between planning, production, and ERP systems to maximize throughput, reduce waste, and meet critical delivery milestones.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Manufacturing Planning Team
• Design and implement customized production schedules across multiple projects
• Monitor progress and proactively manage risks to ensure timelines and budgets are met
• Continuously improve production planning and resource allocation to boost efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, engineering, procurement, and supply chain
• Support and enhance ERP system integration (AX/SAP/Primavera)
• Deliver reports on capacity planning, resource utilization, key project milestones, and production KPIs

What You’ll Bring:

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in a complex, multi-component manufacturing environment (ideally within automotive, wind turbine, defence, aerospace, or similar technical sectors)
• Proven leadership of planning functions across multiple manufacturing lines or products
• Advanced understanding of planning systems, capacity management, and production workflows
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems (AX, SAP, Primavera) and scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera P6)
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively across cultures
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical field

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