Senior Planning Manager - Injection Moulding

The Best Connection; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection are recruiting an Experienced Production Planner / Scheduler to join our client's established manufacturing operation in Wolverhampton. You will convert orders and forecasts into production plans to ensure delivery dates are met in an injection moulding environment with around 40 machines and 1,000 part numbers.

You will work closely with the Production Director and senior team, prioritising schedules, liaising with customers by phone and email, and maintaining clear

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production planning or scheduling role in a manufacturing environment.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities in a busy production setting.
• Experience with ERP planning systems and understanding of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Convert customer orders and forecasts into accurate production plans using established ERP systems.
• Prioritise production schedules to meet acknowledged and promised delivery dates.
• Communicate production plans clearly to the manufacturing team.
• Monitor production progress and proactively identify delays or issues.
• Maintain visibility of current production status, priorities and capacity.
• Liaise with customers by telephone and email, building strong working relationships.
• Collaborate with the Production Director and senior management.
• Coordinate with administration for order processing and production paperwork.
• Communicate changes to priorities and requirements promptly.
• Work with production and other departments to ensure plans are delivered.
• Take a hands-on approach to planning, problem-solving and prioritisation.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Customer communication

Prioritisation

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Best Connection are recruiting an Experienced Production Planner / Scheduler to join our client's established manufacturing operation in Wolverhampton. You will convert orders and forecasts into production plans to ensure delivery dates are met in an injection moulding environment with around 40 machines and 1,000 part numbers.

You will work closely with the Production Director and senior team, prioritising schedules, liaising with customers by phone and email, and maintaining clear