Automotive Production Planning Lead

Ashby Finance Ltd; Daventry; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashby Finance Ltd. seeks an Operations Planning Manager to lead production planning and scheduling in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. You will drive capacity planning, S&OP, and continuous improvement to ensure on-time delivery and efficient use of resources.

You will collaborate with supply chain, purchasing, quality, engineering, and manufacturing teams to align schedules with business goals and customer demands, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, manufacturing engineering, or related field desirable.
• Experience in automotive production planning and leading teams.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and demand planning.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills; Lean principles knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short-, mid-, and long-term production plans based on demand.
• Create and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
• Balance capacity, manpower, equipment, and materials for optimum output.
• Lead S&OP and production review meetings.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practices in planning functions.

Skills

Advanced Excel & data analysis

ERP/MRP systems

Lean Manufacturing

Capacity planning

Automotive supply chain

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Ashby Finance Ltd. seeks an Operations Planning Manager to lead production planning and scheduling in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. You will drive capacity planning, S&OP, and continuous improvement to ensure on-time delivery and efficient use of resources.

You will collaborate with supply chain, purchasing, quality, engineering, and manufacturing teams to align schedules with business goals and customer demands, while maintaining safety and quality standards.