Production Planning Manager

First Recruitment Services; Edenbridge; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a dedicated Production Planning Manager to manage sales and production planning in Edenbridge. This full-time role offers the opportunity for progression and requires strong leadership and organisational skills. Ideal candidates will have experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and proficiency in Microsoft Office. A good salary and company benefits are provided.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Good pension scheme

Healthcare insurance

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily management of sales orders and production.
• Implement policies to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Conduct regular team meetings to communicate goals.
• Provide financial and productivity reports to management.
• Manage production schedules to meet customer deadlines.
• Oversee quality control to ensure product standards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Leadership

Communication

Proactive problem-solving

Attention to detail

Customer service

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

• Position: Production Planning Manager
• Salary: £35,000 per year plus very good company benefits along with the possibility of career progression within the business. 24 days holiday plus bank holidays and good pension scheme, healthcare insurance/healthcare cash plan
• Location: Edenbridge, Kent
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:30
• Role based in Edenbridge. There is plenty of free parking on site available for all staff , along with charging points for electric vehicles – workplace based close to Edenbridge station.

We are very pleased to be working alongside our large, successful and highly reputable client as they seek to recruit a Production Planning Manager to join their team at their site in Edenbridge. My client is highly thought of within their sector and offer an excellent environment and team in which to work.

This role is full time (Monday-Friday) and offers an excellent opportunity to join a very established and reputable company. There is parking available on site and my client is based close to Edenbridge station.

Role – Production Planning Manager

My client is looking for a dedicated, hardworking individual to join their friendly team. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage sales & orders from customers, managing the planning, production, and production team, to ensure a successful service to their customers.

This role will provide the training and opportunity for progression and potential promotion to Department Manager, which will include overall management of the Office & Digital Operation within the business.

Duties will include:

• Oversee the daily management of the sales orders, planning & production, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and team collaboration.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with company regulations.
• Conduct regular team meetings to communicate goals, expectations, and updates.
• Provide the Business Manager with the daily/weekly financial and productivity reports.
• Manage and develop production schedules to meet customer deadlines efficiently.
• Determine material, equipment, and labour requirements, ensuring resources are optimised.
• Ordering consumables and maintain stock control.
• Manage and resolve production issues to minimise any disruptions.
• Oversee quality control to ensure product standards are consistently met.
• Liaising with the Account Managers & Sales Teams
• Liaise with internal departments, suppliers, and machine manufacturers as required.

Experience, competencies and knowledge required:

• My client is seeking an organised, proactive, and ambitious professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• A positive “can-do” attitude with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Good customer service skills with a professional and approachable demeanour.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is preferable.
• Previous experience in Print or Packaging – ideally managing a production plan for digital or litho printing.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a busy environment.

For more information regarding this new and exciting Production Planning Manager opportunity, please apply now! Short-listing will take place soon – don’t miss out!

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.