Production Planning Manager

About The Company & Role Overview

Our client an established industrial manufacturing business are currently looking to recruit an experienced Production Planning Manager with experience of operating within fast-paced, process-based manufacturing operations.

As Production Planning Manager, you be responsible for providing robust production and material planning to ensure delivery of the master production schedule. With responsibility for all aspects of production planning / scheduling, you will work with and across all functions of the business to implement and facilitate improvements which will optimise the planning/scheduling efficiency, maximise productivity and customer satisfaction and ensure exceptionally high OTIF performance.

Production Planning Manager – Requirements

• Previous experience of Production Planning Management, ideally gained within fast-paced industrial / general manufacturing environments
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Have a strong understanding of Demand vs Capacity processes and constraints
• Advanced Excel skills
• Previous experience in the use of MRP / ERP software (SAP is highly desirable)

Production Planning Manager - Responsibilities

• Act as a key member of the Manufacturing Management Team, actively contributing to the overall strategy for the supply chain and operation of the business
• Provide robust production & material planning to ensure delivery of the master production schedule
• Responsible for forecasting, in addition to ensuring the plans compliment the Sales & Operation processes
• Provide an integrative approach in managing the total flow of all materials through the operational channels from suppliers to the customer
• Ensure the customer is kept supplied and finished goods are supplied “On Time In Full”
• Develop and support smart systems of work through automation, procedures & processes to ensure continual improvement in inventory control and stock levels
• Act as a key member of the manufacturing management team and contribute to the overall strategy for the supply chain and operation of the business.
• Work closely with the purchasing team to ensure material availability and stock levels balance and match production the plan.
• Create and actively progress and manage production plans.
• Automate current process flow from customer order to Finished Goods.
• Support the Implementation of planning tool software
• Act as a key stakeholder in SAP implementation.
• Work with manufacturing to provide the most efficient and robust production plans.
• Work closely with Operations, Sales and Technical functions.
• Facilitate effective communication, liaising with the SLT and across the business to achieve company objectives
• Ensure that Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental standards are adhered to including the requirements of ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 and all matters relating to this are dealt with using the resources within the company.