Strategic Production Planning Manager

KP Snacks; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading snacks manufacturer in Ashby-de-la-Zouch is looking for a Planning Manager to oversee production planning while ensuring cost efficiency and customer satisfaction. This role involves leading a team, managing logistics, and collaborating across functions to meet service goals. The ideal candidate will have strong planning and analytical skills, experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and excellent communication abilities. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive healthcare support.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Comprehensive healthcare support

KP Pension Plan with matching

25 days holiday plus purchase options

Online benefits platform KP4ME

Qualifications

• Strong planning and analytical skills are essential.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment required.
• Excellent people management and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead production planning to meet service targets and optimize costs.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure smooth delivery of production plans.
• Manage inventory control and logistics performance effectively.
• Deliver monthly S&OP inputs and highlight capacity opportunities.
• Develop a high-performing team through daily meetings and accountability.

Skills

Planning and analytical skills

Experience in fast-paced manufacturing

People management skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of supply planning systems

Tools

JDE

MRP/ERP environments

Job description

A leading snacks manufacturer in Ashby-de-la-Zouch is looking for a Planning Manager to oversee production planning while ensuring cost efficiency and customer satisfaction. This role involves leading a team, managing logistics, and collaborating across functions to meet service goals. The ideal candidate will have strong planning and analytical skills, experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and excellent communication abilities. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive healthcare support.