Production Planning Manager - Lean, OTIF Excellence

Sterling Recruitment Services; Ponteland; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Production Planning Manager to oversee the panel assembly production schedule. The role involves leading a team of 30 operatives, ensuring quality and efficiency, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have substantial experience in production management, knowledge of electrical panel wiring, and strong leadership skills. This permanent position offers a salary of approximately £45,000 per annum with a structured work schedule.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience of managing production, warehousing, and assembly preferably in electrical industry.
• Knowledge of electrical panel wiring.
• Ability to analyse data to drive performance.
• A successful track record in mentoring and developing emerging talent.
• A proven continuous improvement skill set.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Lean Manufacturing experience essential.
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the panel assembly production schedule.
• Support the execution of delivery of the production plan/schedule.
• Conduct regular reviews logging actions through daily Production meetings.
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems.
• Ownership of the production plan and its implementation.
• Conduct regular 1:1's with your team and support their needs.
• Investigate and rectify any staff performance issues.
• Ensure team members are adequately trained.

Skills

Team management

Data analysis

Mentoring

Lean Manufacturing

Communication

Job description

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Production Planning Manager to oversee the panel assembly production schedule. The role involves leading a team of 30 operatives, ensuring quality and efficiency, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have substantial experience in production management, knowledge of electrical panel wiring, and strong leadership skills. This permanent position offers a salary of approximately £45,000 per annum with a structured work schedule.