Planning Manager

Rise Technical; Woking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Woking seeks a Planning Manager to own all production planning, scheduling, and workflow optimization. This role calls for an expert from a manufacturing background who will lead collaboration with key departments. In this dynamic position, you'll enhance MRP/ERP systems and ensure optimal performance. Ideal candidates will possess a strong production planning background, be able to commute to Woking, and be eager for career growth within a premium manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Training

Excellent company benefits

Qualifications

• Strong background in production planning or operations planning.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Commutable to Woking.

Responsibilities

• Lead all production planning, scheduling and workflow optimisation.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Sales, Procurement and Manufacturing.
• Maintain and improve MRP / ERP systems.

Skills

Production planning

Operations planning

Collaboration with departments

Tools

MRP systems

ERP systems

Job description

Planning Manager

Excellent Salary + Training + Excellent company benefits

Woking (Commutable from Guildford, Slough, Reading, Godalming, Epson and Surrounding areas)

Are you a Production Planner from a manufacturing background looking to take ownership of planning, scheduling and material control for an industry leading premium manufacturer?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join an established business where you will have a real impact of the manufacturing process and be able to progress your career

This marketing leading company are renowned for their premium products worldwide. Due to continued success they are now looking for a Head of Production Planning to lead all planning and scheduling for the manufacturing department and wider business.

In this leadership position, you will take full ownership of the production department driving accurate scheduling, material readiness, capacity planning and workflow optimisation to maximise manufacturing performance. You will work in close partnership with Engineering, Sales, Procurement and Manufacturing to ensure seamless operational delivery across the business.

This role would suit a Production Planner / Manager from a manufacturing background looking for career progression, autonomy and chance to influence key operational decisions within a growing organisation.

The Role :

• Lead all production planning, scheduling and workflow optimisation
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Sales, Procurement and Manufacturing
• Maintain and improve MRP / ERP systems

The Person :

• Strong background in production planning or operations planning
• Experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Commutable to Woking

Job Reference : 265545