Production Planning Manager

Orion Electrotech; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in West Midlands is seeking an experienced Planning Production Manager to oversee SIOP processes, inventory management, and cross-functional team leadership. This role requires a minimum of 5 years in planning within a manufacturing environment. The position offers a competitive salary of £62,000 - £72,000 along with benefits including pension contributions and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Private health care

Non contractual company performance bonus

Qualifications

• Graduate-caliber with relevant management experience in manufacturing.
• Minimum of 5 years in a planning role with management responsibility.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the SIOP process to align demand and capacity.
• Oversee material planning and inventory management.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes.

Skills

Leadership & Team Management Skills

SIOP & Scheduling Expertise

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

Technical & Systems Proficiency

Education

Management diploma or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office tools

Job description

Overview

Planning Production Manager

Orion is partnered with an innovative manufacturing company based in Ledbury who are looking for a highly experienced Production Planning Manager to join the team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £62,000 - £72,000
• Pension contribution
• Private health care
• Non contractual company performance bonus

Hours

Monday to Friday, onsite only (no hybrid) 08:30 – 16:30

Responsibilities

• Lead and own the SIOP process to align demand and capacity across all product lines, including subcontracted work, ensuring production readiness.
• Oversee material planning and inventory management, optimizing stock levels and ensuring timely, complete deliveries to support productivity and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain production schedules (quarterly/monthly/weekly/daily), incorporating capacity planning, yield losses, and customer requirements to meet business targets.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning and scheduling processes, focusing on lead time reduction, data integrity, and enhanced product flow throughout the plant.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as Sales, Operations, Finance, IT, and HR to ensure cohesive and effective planning outcomes.
• Monitor and report performance metrics, including schedule adherence, dock performance, and throughput, while implementing SOPs and training to uphold standards and drive accountability.
• Manage external supply chain relationships, ensuring coordination with subcontractors and suppliers to maintain material flow and meet production timelines.
• Lead internal workflow optimization, aligning planning, purchasing, and logistics functions to ensure efficient operations and smooth production from order to dispatch.

Required Experience

• Relevant Qualifications: Graduate-caliber with a management diploma or equivalent experience in a management role, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive Planning Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a planning role, ideally with management responsibility in a manufacturing environment.
• Leadership & Team Management Skills: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams including Planning, Purchasing, and Logistics, with strong delegation, coaching, and performance management capabilities.
• SIOP & Scheduling Expertise: Experience in leading Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) processes and developing detailed production schedules that align with customer demand and operational capacity.
• Inventory & Supply Chain Management: Strong understanding of inventory control, WIP, raw materials planning, and external supply chain coordination, including subcontractor management.
• Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving: Demonstrated use of Lean Manufacturing principles, FMEA, and Kaizen methodologies to drive process improvements and operational efficiency.
• Technical & Systems Proficiency: Competence in SAP, BW Oracle databases, and Microsoft Office tools, with the ability to analyze data and convert it into actionable insights.

If you like the look of this Planning Production Manager role then click and apply or if you would like further information please contact Katie Maisey at Orion Electrotech Aylesbury

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