Production Planning Manager

Pertemps Redditch Industrial; Stourport-on-Severn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Stourport-on-Severn is seeking a Planning Manager to lead its planning function. Responsibilities include developing build plans, managing production schedules, and leading a dedicated planning team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a planning role, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work within cross-functional teams. The company offers a competitive salary, onsite parking, and a friendly work environment.

Benefits

Modern working environment

Onsite parking

Social company events

Employee rewards portal

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in planning or scheduling within manufacturing.
• Managed production planning across multiple areas with tight deadlines.
• Experience in cross-functional leadership structures.

Responsibilities

• Translate incoming orders into detailed build plans and schedules.
• Allocate materials and labor capacity to meet delivery targets.
• Lead and grow the planning team through training and coaching.
• Monitor plan performance and drive continuous improvements.

Skills

Planning or scheduling experience

Production planning management

Cross-functional leadership

Advanced Excel skills

MRP systems experience

Strong communication skills

Job description

Company

The company are an established and leading manufacturer of transportation and product movement solutions supplied globally.

Recruiter

Pertemps are working on their behalf to recruit a Planning Manager to lead their planning function for their busy operations in the Stourport area.

Compensation

Salary - highly competitive / negotiable.

Working Hours

Days - Monday to Friday.

Main Responsibilities

• To translate incoming orders into detailed build plans and production schedules.
• Allocation of materials, machine and labour capacity to meet delivery targets.
• Actively involved in the MRP function introduction, implementation and governance.
• Liaise with sales, production, procurement and logistics to maintain alignment and resolve issues.
• Recruit, lead and grow a motivated planning team, conduct training, coaching and build technical skills.
• Monitor plan performance, identify deviations and drive continuous process improvements and efficiencies.

Skills and Experience Required

• At least 5 years experience in a planning or a scheduling role within manufacturing.
• Successfully managed production planning across multiple areas, delivered on tight deadlines and manged competing priorities.
• Experience working effectively within cross functional leadership structures.
• Advanced excel skills.
• Some experience of migrating of MRP systems will be advantageous.
• Calm and methodical approach.
• Strong communication skills.

Benefits

The company offers a modern, friendly working environment, onsite parking, social company events, employee rewards portal.

Location

The company are based in the Stourport area so is commutable from Kidderminster, Bromsgrove, Droitwich, Worcester, Birmingham, Tenbury Wells, Stourbridge, Dudley.