Production Planning Supervisor

Rubicon Recruitment; Wincanton; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Production Planning Supervisor to lead a team in ensuring high-quality production. This role involves overseeing operations, managing resources, and maintaining quality control while fostering a proactive and efficient work environment. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive team atmosphere, this position is perfect for someone looking to advance their career in manufacturing. Join a company that values quality and efficiency, and make a significant impact on production processes.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Opportunities for career development

Onsite parking

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing and leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production ensuring sufficient componentry and manpower.
• Monitor raw materials and carry out monthly stock takes.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Timekeeping

Health & Safety knowledge

Computer literacy

Tools

Stock management software

Job description

Production Planning Supervisor | Wincanton | GBP35,000 per annum

About the Role

Our client, a well-established manufacturer in Wincanton, is seeking a motivated and hands-on Planning Supervisor to join their team on a permanent contract.

This is a key role where the successful candidate will lead and inspire a team of operators to produce high-quality products while meeting productivity and cost-efficiency targets.

The successful Planning Supervisor will also benefit from:

• 25 days annual leave
• Opportunities for career and professional development
• Onsite parking
• Employee discounts.

Responsibilities

The Planning Supervisor will be responsible for:

• Overseeing production in the main factory ensuring that there is sufficient componentry and manpower.
• Monitoring raw materials, packaging, labels, bags, and other consumables required for production.
• Carrying out monthly stock takes of raw materials and packaging.
• Overseeing the booking in of all relevant goods into the factory.
• Production forecasting and monitoring of daily output for both production departments.
• Quality control of all production.
• Overseeing recycling.
• Liaising with the site Manager regarding machine outages.
• Learning all machine processes in detail.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience within the manufacturing sector and in leadership roles.
• A strong understanding of Health & Safety policies.
• Excellent timekeeping skills.
• A commitment to quality and a proactive approach with strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work under pressure.
• Computer literate and confident with using stock management/inventory software to ensure the efficient flow of materials and smooth production processes.

Interested?
If you are interested in the Planning Supervisor position and are looking for the next step in your career, apply today with an up-to-date CV. For more information, please contact Alexandra in the Manufacturing & Logistics team at Rubicon today.