Planning Manager

Trinity Commercial; Stourport-on-Severn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A large manufacturing firm near Stourport-on-Severn is seeking a Planning Manager to lead a busy team in production scheduling and planning. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in a similar role, with strong communication and analytical skills. Responsibilities include overseeing order translation, managing capacity planning, and team leadership. This position offers a permanent contract with negotiable salary and structured working hours, suitable for someone looking to take the next step in their career.

Benefits

Salary Negotiable

Regular working hours

Qualifications

• Min of 7 years experience in planning or scheduling in a busy manufacturing setting.
• Strong ability to train, motivate, and build high performing teams.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee order translation and production scheduling.
• Manage capacity planning and data management.
• Lead team development and performance monitoring.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Qualification in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Sage 200

Sicon manufacturing

Job description

Are you a senior member of a busy planning team looking for a new challenge?

We are looking to recruit a Planning Manager to work for a large manufacturing company based near Stourport

This newly created role will be leading a busy planning team to ensure orders are planned and built into each areas of the business.

The role would suit someone with experience managing production plans for busy manufacturing companies, and have a background in variable demands and complex product ranges.

Responsibilities

• Order translation
• Production Scheduling
• Capacity planning
• Data Management
• System Development
• Cross-Functional Liaison
• Team Leadership & Development
• Performance Monitoring
• Continuous Improvement

Qualifications

• Min of 7 years experience in planning or scheduling in a busy manufacturing setting
• Qualification of Supply Chain Management
• Strong communication and organisation skills
• Ability to train, motivate and build high performing teams
• Strong excel/analytical skills
• Knowledge of Sage 200 and Sicon manufacturing pref but not essential
• Full driving licence to travel to different sites

Benefits

• Salary Negotiable
• Working hours Monday to Thursday 7am to 4pm, Friday 7am to 1pm
• Permanent contract