Production Planning Manager

TIMI-MATIK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Greater Manchester is on the lookout for a dynamic Production Planning Manager to lead their team. This exciting role involves managing production planning processes, driving improvements in efficiency, and ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards. The company offers a permanent position with flexible working hours and the option to work from home one day a week. Alongside a competitive salary, employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including life assurance, an annual bonus, generous holiday entitlement, and a matched pension scheme. If you have a strong background in production planning and are ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Life assurance (4x salary)

Annual bonus

26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Matched pension scheme

Single medical health care

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in a Production Planning function.
• Strong MS Excel skills and experience with ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the Production Planning team with 3 direct reports.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Management experience

Communication skills

IT skills

Problem-solving

Education

Formal technical qualification

Business qualification

Tools

IFS

ERP/MRP system

MS Excel

Job description

A global manufacturing company in Greater Manchester is seeking a Production Planning Manager to join them on a permanent basis.

The primary responsibilities of the position will be to manage the production planning team and to drive improvements to production capacity and reductions in customer order times.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager key tasks include:

• Responsible for managing and developing the Production Planning team (3 direct reports)
• Evaluate the existing processes within production planning to look for opportunities to drive efficiencies
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and streamline processes
• Overseeing the planning of production using IFS – liaising with external suppliers and internal stakeholders (Purchasing/Production/Logistics)
• Ensuring that a good quality service is provided and that all products meet the ISO 9001 standard.

The position is full time - Monday to Friday, 35 hour week. Flexible start and finish times are also on offer as well as up to 1 day from home.

As well as salary this position comes with 4 x salary life assurance, annual bonus, 26 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), match pension scheme and single medical health care.

To be considered for the position candidates will have proven management/supervisory experience within a Production Planning function. Ideally you will have within a fast-paced and/or highly regulated manufacturing environment. Experience using an ERP/MRP system is essential as are strong MS Excel skills.

You will need excellent communication skills both verbally and written as well as proficient IT skills. A formal technical or business qualification would be an advantage.