Production & Planning Manager — Lean, Schedule & Safety

Purely Recruitment Solutions; Lambourn Woodlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

20 days Holiday + BH

Pension scheme

Job summary

Purely Recruitment Solutions in Lambourn Woodlands is seeking an Operations & Production Planning Manager to coordinate daily blending, toll manufacturing and packaging schedules, ensuring on-time delivery.

You will lead production supervisors and operators, drive safety, and apply lean manufacturing principles to improve yield and reduce waste while coordinating resources and downtime with maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of operational management in a fast-paced planning environment.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and production scheduling.
• Proven track record leading diverse production teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and direct daily blending, toll manufacturing, and packaging.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental standards on site.
• Lead, mentor, and upskill production staff.
• Identify bottlenecks and apply lean manufacturing to boost yield.
• Manage labour, raw materials, and equipment scheduling.
• Balance customer orders with internal production needs.
• Plan downtime with Projects and Maintenance to minimise disruption.
• Collaborate with QA to ensure ISO standards compliance.
• Communicate clearly with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Production planning

MRP/ERP systems

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Tools

SAGE 200

Job description

Purely Recruitment Solutions in Lambourn Woodlands is seeking an Operations & Production Planning Manager to coordinate daily blending, toll manufacturing and packaging schedules, ensuring on-time delivery.

You will lead production supervisors and operators, drive safety, and apply lean manufacturing principles to improve yield and reduce waste while coordinating resources and downtime with maintenance teams.