Head of Planning

OXEO SELECT LIMITED; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Planning to lead a team in translating customer demand into production delivery plans. The successful candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing processes and planning, with a rewards package including £80,000 - £95,000 salary, bonuses, and excellent benefits. This permanent role is suited for individuals looking for a long-term commitment in a growing company.

Benefits

33 Days Holiday

Private Medical

Excellent Pension

Additional Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and machining.
• Previous experience in a Planning focused role.
• Experience in the Automotive manufacturing sector is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer demand into a production delivery plan.
• Lead a team and create a master schedule.
• Implement NPI and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes

Experience in planning focused role

Understanding of metallic precision manufacturing

Job description

Head of Planning (Manufacturing)

£80,000 - £95,000 + Bonus + 33 Days Holiday + Private Medical + Excellent Pension + Additional Benefits

You will be based in or commutable from one of the following locations: Newbury, Reading, Slough, Andover, Didcot, Oxford. Other locations will also be considered.

Do you have a background within planning for manufacturing including a strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and are looking for a senior-level role within a company who are passionate about their continued employee investment.

In this role you will lead a team to convert customer demand into a production delivery plan and ensure all manufacturing schedules are completed within a company offering an excellent benefits package.

The company are at the forefront of their industry and supply their solutions and products to a wide range of blue-chip clients across the world, due to continued expansion and growth they are now looking to further build out their senior management team.

This role would suit someone with experience at a similar level and a strong understand of planning within manufacturing and someone who is looking for a long-term permanent position.

The Role:

-Working as a Head of Planning to translate customer demand into a production delivery plan

-Further duties of the role including but limited to; NPI, Continuous Improvement, creating a master schedule, Leading a team, ERP and much more.

-Excellent Benefits package

-Monday – Friday (8:30am – 5:30pm)

-Long term permanent position

The Person:

-Previous experience in a Planning focused role

-Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and machining

-Any experience towards metallic precision manufacturing will be considered beneficial but not essential

-Experience in the Automotive manufacturing sector will be considered beneficial but also not essential

-Looking for a long term and rewarding position