Production Planning Manager

Roc Search; Guildford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Production Planning Manager to lead a team and ensure efficient manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of managerial experience in production planning and familiarity with MRP or ERP systems. Responsibilities include overseeing daily scheduling, managing team workload, and coordinating with various departments for optimum efficiency. This is a great opportunity for a confident communicator with a background in FMCG or electronics.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in a managerial role leading a team.
• Experience in production planning and MRP / ERP systems.
• Background in FMCG, household goods, components, or electronics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production planning and scheduling.
• Manage and coach a team of planners.
• Coordinate with operations, procurement, and sales.
• Optimise inventory and planning parameters.
• Support process improvements and product introductions.

Skills

Production planning

MRP / ERP systems

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

Overview

Job Description

A key client of ours is seeking an experienced Production Planning Manager to lead a small production planning team and ensure smooth, efficient manufacturing operations.

This would suit a candidate who has at least 5 years' experience in a managerial role leading a team of Production or Material Planners.

• Please note my client cannot offer sponsorship

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production planning and scheduling to meet customer demand.
• Manage and coach a team of planners, prioritising workload and resolving issues.
• Coordinate with operations, procurement, engineering, and sales to maintain flow and efficiency.
• Optimise inventory, lead times, and planning parameters through data analysis.
• Support process improvements and new product introductions.

Key Attributes

• Proven experience in production planning as well as MRP / ERP systems.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A background ideally working within either FMCG, household goods, components, electronics or similar
• Confident communicator with a collaborative approach.