Production Planning Manager - Composites

Red Chilli Recruitment; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Manufacturing Planning Manager to oversee planning in advanced composites manufacturing. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience in production planning, strong ERP knowledge, and a strategic mindset. This role is based in Dubai, offering a tax-free salary and a full relocation package.

Benefits

Tax-Free Earnings

Relocation Support

Work-Life Balance

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership across multiple manufacturing lines.
• Strong proficiency in ERP and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the manufacturing planning team.
• Design and implement production schedules.
• Monitor project progress and manage risks.
• Enhance ERP system integration.
• Deliver reporting on capacity planning and production KPIs.

Skills

Advanced composite manufacturing experience

Leadership of planning functions

Understanding of planning systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems (AX, SAP)

Scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera P6)

Job description

Overview

Manufacturing Planning Manager - Dubai

Shape the Future of Global Manufacturing in One of the World's Most Dynamic Cities

Location: Dubai | Industry: Advanced Manufacturing | Full Relocation Package + Tax-Free Salary

ADVANCED COMPOSITE MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL

Are you a results-driven manufacturing planning professional with a passion for complex production COMPOSITE environments? Do you thrive in fast-paced, multi-line operations across sectors like automotive, wind turbine, defence, or aerospace? This is your opportunity to elevate your career in Dubai—a global hub for innovation and industry.

Join one of Dubai\'s most respected industrial leaders as a COMPOSITE Manufacturing Planning Manager, where you\'ll take the helm of a critical department driving performance across complex, multi-component production lines. This role isn\'t just a job—it's a launchpad for ambitious professionals looking to make a measurable impact on a global scale.

Why Dubai?

• Tax-Free Earnings
• Relocation Support: Flights, visa, accommodation, and onboarding fully covered
• Work-Life Balance: Live and work in one of the world\'s most modern, multicultural cities
• Career Growth: Join a company committed to innovation, investment in talent, and international best practices

Your Role: Driving Operational Excellence

As the Companies Planning Manager, you will lead a high-performing planning team, developing robust scheduling strategies for a variety of high-spec, multi-line manufacturing projects. You\'ll ensure seamless integration between planning, production, and ERP systems—maximising throughput, reducing waste, and ensuring delivery against critical milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Manufacturing Planning Team
• Design and implement customised production schedules across multiple, simultaneous projects
• Monitor progress and proactively manage risks to ensure timelines and budgets are met
• Continuously improve production planning and resource allocation to boost efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, engineering, procurement, and supply chain
• Support and enhance ERP system integration (AX/SAP/Primavera)
• Deliver reporting on capacity planning, resource utilisation, key project milestones, and production KPIs

What You\'ll Bring

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in a complex, multi-component manufacturing environment - COMPOSITES (ideally within automotive, wind turbine, defence, aerospace, or similarly technical sectors)
• Proven leadership of planning functions across multiple manufacturing lines or products within a composite environment
• Advanced understanding of planning systems, capacity management, and production workflows
• Strong ERP (AX, SAP, or equivalent) and scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera P6) proficiency
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively across cultures
• Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical field

Is This You?

You\'re not just looking for another planning role—you're seeking a strategic leadership opportunity where your decisions will shape the future of global manufacturing projects. You take pride in precision, thrive on complexity, and are eager to bring your skills to an international stage.

Apply now to lead the future of advanced manufacturing—while enjoying the lifestyle, security, and professional growth that only Dubai can offer.