Lead Production & Scheduling Manager

Storm Recruitment (Swindon); Lambourn Woodlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Training & development

Job summary

Storm Recruitment is seeking a Production Operations Planner for a Berkshire site. You will lead daily chemical blending, toll manufacturing, and packaging schedules, ensuring on-time delivery while upholding safety and environmental standards.

The role requires 3+ years in operational management, strong leadership, and solid IT/ERP skills (SAGE 200 is a bonus). You’ll manage a motivated team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of operational management experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient IT skills, with knowledge of MRP/ERP systems; SAGE 200 is a bonus.
• Strong leadership, able to manage diverse teams and foster a positive culture.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Hands-on approach, comfortable in a busy site environment.

Responsibilities

• Production leadership: plan, coordinate, and direct daily blending, toll manufacturing, and packaging schedules.
• Maintain high health, safety, and environmental standards across the site.
• Lead, mentor, and develop supervisors and operators.
• Identify bottlenecks and apply lean principles to increase yield and efficiency.
• Manage labour, materials, and equipment to optimise capacity and meet demand.
• Coordinate with internal teams to balance customer orders and production needs.
• Collaborate with Projects and Maintenance to plan downtime with minimal disruption.

Skills

Operational management

Leadership

Team management

Analytical thinking

Organisation

Communication

Tools

SAGE 200

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Storm Recruitment is seeking a Production Operations Planner for a Berkshire site. You will lead daily chemical blending, toll manufacturing, and packaging schedules, ensuring on-time delivery while upholding safety and environmental standards.

The role requires 3+ years in operational management, strong leadership, and solid IT/ERP skills (SAGE 200 is a bonus). You’ll manage a motivated team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, driving continuous improvement.