Supervisor, Operations Planning

Sterling Kohler; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cheltenham seeks a Supervisor for Operations Planning with expertise in production and inventory management. This dynamic role involves optimizing resources and ensuring effective production output while leading a collaborative team. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Company bonus

Flexible benefits platform

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experienced in production and material planning.
• Knowledge of MRP systems and SAP PRD.
• Ability to lead and coach a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance of 8 direct reports.
• Analyze production schedules for effective planning.
• Drive positive change and improve internal processes.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory management

Team leadership

Process improvement

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

MRP systems

SAP PRD

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Job description

Supervisor, Operations Planning

Hybrid– Cheltenham
Salary up to £45k subject to skills & experience, plus a fantastic package including company bonus and access to our flexible benefits platform.

Designing award-winning products for our market-leading brands – Mira Showers, Rada and Recoup - is our lifeblood. We focus on investment; investing in the best technology and resources available and investing in each and every individual. Whether you arrive at our facilities in Cheltenham, Worcester or Hull, have a visit from a Service Engineer or pick up the phone to our Customer Service team, you’ll instantly see that, no matter our department or location, we all share the same cultural values at Kohler Mira.

From day one you’re part of the Kohler Mira community – a collaborative, forward focused team with a shared pride in our work and commitment to delight our customers, develop innovative products and services and inspire our people.

Become part of the team that allows us to continue delivering market leading results. We’re seeking a strategic and results-driven Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Team Leader to oversee the development and daily operations of our production scheduling and material planning team.Find out more below!

Basic Function

In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with teams across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and New Product Development to ensure efficient production output, optimize resources, and meet both internal and external demand.

You will be responsible for driving both short- and long-term business objectives and will own all aspects of materials management, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

•Lead performance and development of 8 direct reports

•Analyse production schedules for short- and medium-term planning.

•Maintain detailed production schedules, adjusting as needed.

•Deliver material availability whilst maintaining inventory control

•Resolve availability, scheduling and production challenges, ensuring smooth operations

•Point of escalation for planning and materials teams, driving forward key issues with internal stakeholders.

•Inventory Management

•Monitor KPIs, including output, efficiency, and delivery

•Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements

•Contribute to ERP systems and planning tools improvement.

•Promote a collaborative, inclusive team culture and focus on health and safety.

•Drive positive change with the team to continuously improve internal processes along with external supply of materials

Skills/Requirements

•Experienced in production and material planning, inventory management and replenishment

•A sound working knowledge of MRP systems, SAP PRD and Microsoft office (Power BI desirable)

•Passion for planning, scheduling, and process improvement

•Experience in team leadership or cross-functional coordination is a plus

•Knowledge and understanding of IBP desirable

•Exemplary organisational and analytical skills

•Ability to lead & coach a team & review their performance against tasks required

•Approachable and a strong sense of accuracy is essential

•Self-motivated and proactive and able to work on your own initiative without close supervision

•Project/Change management experience desirable

We can offer you a lot in return!

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With a genuine commitment to creating better tomorrows, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

In the UK, Kohler Mira Ltd. is made up of three market leading brands: Mira Showers, Rada Controls, and Recoup Where our brands differ in market position, they are equal in their commitment to design, innovation, and providing a single level of quality regardless of price.

Kohler Mira is committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse associates, consumers, partners, and global communities.

As an equal opportunities employer, it is Kohler Mira’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified people in all job classifications without prejudice. If, as an individual with a disability, you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].

Note for Recruitment Agencies: The Kohler Talent Acquisition team is responsible for managing all current vacancies through direct hiring and referrals wherever possible. We do work with recruitment agencies, and where we require external support, we will formally release those vacancies to the agencies on our Preferred Supplier List deemed best placed to assist us. Speculative CVs sent by any agency to Kohler Co. without a specific request by our Talent Acquisition Team will not be accepted and with no introduction fee applicable.

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