Production Operations Planner

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

Production Operations Planner

£35,000 - £40,000 DOE

Membury, Berkshire

Monday to Thursday - 8am - 5pm (Friday 7am - 3pm)

Due to its location, you must have your own transport to apply for this role. Site not accessible by bicycle or public transport

Looking for an exciting new opportunity where you can lead dynamic operations within a thriving chemical manufacturing business? Storm Recruitment is on the lookout for a proactive and experienced Operations Manager to join a forward-thinking company that values innovation, safety, and teamwork.

This role is perfect for someone with a background in operational management, looking to make a real impact in a fast-paced environment. Based in a friendly and supportive setting, you'll be pivotal in ensuring smooth production processes, maintaining high safety standards, and leading a motivated team to success.

As Operations Manager, you'll oversee daily chemical blending, toll manufacturing, and packaging schedules to ensure on-time delivery. Sitting at the heart of the shopfloor, you'll work closely with various departments, managing resources efficiently while cultivating a positive workplace culture. If you thrive in a role that combines strategic planning, leadership, and hands‑on problem‑solving, this could be the perfect next step for your career!

Key Responsibilities

• Production Leadership: Plan, coordinate, and direct all daily chemical blending, toll manufacturing, and packaging schedules for seamless delivery.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain high health, safety, and environmental standards across the site, ensuring all operations are compliant.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop production supervisors and chemical operators, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Process Optimisation: Identify operational bottlenecks; implement lean principles to increase yield and resource efficiency.
• Resource Allocation: Manage labour, raw materials, and equipment to optimise plant capacity and meet customer demands.
• Customer & Internal Coordination: Balance customer orders with internal production needs, adjusting schedules for short‑term and long‑term changes.
• Collaborative Planning: Work with Projects and Maintenance teams to plan downtime with minimal disruption to deliveries.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years of operational management experience in a fast‑paced environment, ideally within manufacturing but not necessarily chemical related.
• Proficient in all standard IT formats, with valuable knowledge of MRP / ERP systems; SAGE 200 experience is a bonus.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to manage diverse teams and foster a positive workplace culture.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Hands‑on approach, comfortable working in a busy environment, and able to cover site operations regularly.

• Competitive salary package with room for growth.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Work in a friendly, supportive team environment.
• Join a company that values safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

If you're ready to step into a rewarding leadership role and make a real difference