Logistics & Production Planning Manager

Smartsearch Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Logistics & Production Planning Manager for a Bristol-based opportunity. The candidate will oversee logistics operations, optimize processes, and lead a high-performing team within a manufacturing environment. Essential experience in similar managerial roles with strong leadership abilities is required. The position offers a competitive salary up to GBP45k plus an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar managerial role in production or logistics.
• P+L understanding for material and labor cost control.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in team development.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of logistics operations to ensure timely material movement.
• Optimize processes for efficiency and productivity.
• Implement effective stock control management and alignment with procurement.

Skills

Production Planning

Logistics Management

Team Leadership

Analytical Skills

Job description

Logistics & Production Planning Manager, Salary up to GBP45k + excellent benefits package & career opportunities, Location; Avonmouth, Bristol.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Logistics & Production Planning Manager to join a leading company. Candidates will need to have proven experience in a Production Planning Manager / Materials Planning Manager / Logistics Planning Manager role from within a process driven assembly / production / manufacturing environment.

Logistics & Production Planning Manager - The role:

• Oversight of the logistics operation, ensuring an effiecient and timely movement of materials.
• Optimise processes to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• SHEQ leadership and culture
• Review production requirements, assess product availability, delivery locations, and available resources. Create comprehensive monthly and weekly site plans to optimise resource utilisation and availability.
• Implement effective stock control management, ensuring optimal inventory levels and on-time supply to production. Employ innovative strategies to minimise costs and maximise operational efficiency. Coordinate with procurement and production teams to align stock requirements.
• Provide strong leadership to the logistics, inventory, materials, stock handling, and processes teams. Develop a high-performing and motivated workforce, through teamwork, collaborative working, and a culture of continuous improvement. Mentor and coach team members, promoting their professional growth and career development.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the planning and logistics function. Identify opportunities for process optimisation, cost reduction, and performance enhancement. Implement best practices and innovative solutions to achieve operational excellence.

Candidate requirements:

• Experience in a similar role e.g. Production Planning Manager, Planning Logistics Manager, Materials Manager, Workshop Manager or similar
• P+L understanding for material and labour cost control.
• Demonstrable experience in building, leading and developing a team.
• Experience of driving a H&S first culture.
• Strong analytical abilities and data-driven decision-making to optimiseprocesses.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for then please apply by attaching your CV.

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