Senior Manufacturing Planner & Production Lead

Reevr Talent Ltd; Hastings; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Reevr Talent Ltd in Hastings is seeking a hands-on Production & Planning Manager to lead production teams, oversee planning and scheduling, and ensure on-time delivery to high standards.

You will drive ERP/MRP scheduling, monitor KPIs, and develop workforce capability through coaching and cross-skilling in a busy manufacturing environment. This is a permanent, full-time role with autonomy to shape manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing leadership and production planning.
• Strong people-management and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Providing hands-on leadership across manufacturing departments, developing and motivating production teams and team leaders.
• Taking ownership of production planning, scheduling and work order control, ensuring resources and capacity are aligned with customer demand.
• Managing and developing ERP/MRP-driven scheduling to improve production visibility, planning accuracy and workflow.
• Monitoring production progress, identifying bottlenecks and proactively resolving issues that could affect delivery commitments.
• Establishing clear performance expectations, daily management routines and accountability across the shopfloor.
• Driving improvements in productivity, efficiency, labour utilisation and overall manufacturing performance.
• Monitoring operational KPIs, identifying areas for improvement and implementing practical solutions.
• Developing workforce capability through coaching, training, cross-skilling and effective succession planning.

Skills

Production management

Team leadership

ERP/MRP

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Reevr Talent Ltd in Hastings is seeking a hands-on Production & Planning Manager to lead production teams, oversee planning and scheduling, and ensure on-time delivery to high standards.

You will drive ERP/MRP scheduling, monitor KPIs, and develop workforce capability through coaching and cross-skilling in a busy manufacturing environment. This is a permanent, full-time role with autonomy to shape manufacturing operations.