Planning Manager

Celeros Flow Technology; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology enterprise in Cheltenham is seeking a Planning Manager to oversee a team of Material Planners and Production Schedulers. The successful candidate will implement planning strategies, optimize production scheduling, and collaborate with engineering and project management teams. Ideal applicants will have a strong background in manufacturing, leadership experience, and proficiency in ERP/MRP systems. This role offers competitive benefits including a bonus structure and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

33 days holiday

Pension

Life Cover

Employee Assistance Program

Digital Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in planning/scheduling within manufacturing.
• Experience in complex project-based manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Proven track record in production planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of Material Planners and Production Schedulers.
• Develop and implement planning strategies that align with project goals.
• Collaborate with various departments to optimize planning activities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strategic planning

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication

Education

ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP)

Minimum 5 years in planning/scheduling in manufacturing

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Advanced Excel skills

Job description

The Planning Manager will be responsible for overseeing a team of Material Planners and Production Schedulers, ensuring effective coordination of resources, materials, and schedules to meet project objectives. This role will require strong leadership skills, strategic planning capabilities, and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes,

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Material Planners and Production Schedulers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
• Conduct regular team meetings to communicate objectives, performance metrics, and best practices
• Develop and implement comprehensive planning strategies that align with project goals and customer requirements
• Optimise inventory management and production scheduling processes to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, procurement and production teams to ensure seamless integration of planning activities with overall operations
• Act as a liaison between departments to address scheduling conflicts and resource constraints
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for planning activities and regularly assess team performance against these metrics
• Provide regular updates and reports on planning activities, order status, and potential risks
• Identify opportunities for process improvement within planning and scheduling operations, implementing best practices and innovative solutions
• Lead initiatives to enhance forecasting accuracy and demand planning effectiveness

Physical Demands

• Required daily to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, and see (specific close vision abilities are required to perform computer work)
• Required occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
• Required daily to use hands and fingers and arms to reach (to operate a computer and telephone)
• Required occasionally to lift and/or move objects that are light to moderate
• Required occasionally to travel (usually by air or road so may be required to sit for extended periods)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in planning, scheduling, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Experience in complex project-based manufacturing is highly desirable
• Proven track record of successful production planning and scheduling
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.) and advanced Excel skills
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and techniques
• ASCM (formally APICS) certification (CPIM or CSCP) or equivalent
• Experience in a complex project-based manufacturing setting (e.g., aerospace, defense, or custom machinery)

Key Performance Indicators

• Manufacturing Start of Work vs Manufacturing Need Date
• Production Schedule adherence
• Work Centre Utilisation
• Work Order Aging
• Work Order Cancellation Messages
• Work Order Pull-In / Push-Out
• Excess Inventory

Personal Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Demonstrated capability to manage change

Other Requirements

• YOU MUST HAVE VALID RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK AND BE ABLE TO OBTAIN SECURITY CLEARANCE TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE.
• Ability to work with moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, etc.)
• Ability to work in an open planned office / individual office
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods
• Ability to sit in a car or on a plane for extended periods

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities to develop
• Bonus
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Holiday buy and sell
• Pension
• Life Cover
• Employee Assistance Program
• Digital Benefits; Health, Wealth & Lifestyle

Company Overview

For over 140 years our products have helped ensure the safe, reliable operations of key industries. With a passion for precision and partnership, Celeros Flow Technology continues this heritage of high performance and dependability, providing mission critical, sustainable flow control solutions for our customers around the globe.

Celeros Flow Technology is looking for individuals with a voice and a vision. We embrace change, diversity and promote new ways of looking at old ideas. We seek talented professionals to join our world‑class team of innovators in a global, collaborative & multi‑cultural environment, where you will be challenged, supported, and inspired to be extraordinary.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Celeros Flow Technology is an equal opportunity employer.

Values

• INTEGRITY: We work safely and respect our employees, business partners & environment. We always lead by example.
• SPEED: In our mission to bring mission‑critical flow control equipment to the world, energy in our actions & urgency.
• ACCOUNTABILITY: We stand behind our actions and deliver on our promises.
• PARTNERSHIP: We collaborate across our teams & our customers to win together. We rely on each other to deliver the best outcome & celebrate successes.
• EXCELLENCE: We are passionate about being the best at engineering, manufacturing & maintaining mission‑critical equipment. We seek quality & community improvement in every interaction.
• QUALITY: Quality encompasses all aspects of Celeros' business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.