Production Planning Manager

Our client is looking to hire a Production Planning Manager to be responsible for all planning aspects in their specialist manufacturing arm of the business.

As the production planner you will be required to produce a master production schedule to ensure goods are produced on time and in a profitable manner. You will be responsible for the allocation and movement of all materials and resources on site, ensuring the smooth and cost-effective flow of production operations.

Location: Gloucester

Key Tasks (not limited to);

• Generation of production plans / master production schedule for multiple products.
• Plan and prioritise operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay.
• Ensure availability of materials and labour in-line with the production schedule.
• Working with senior managers, assign staff to particular production operations.
• Schedule shifts according to production needs.
• Monitor jobs to ensure they are complete on time and within budget.
• Address and resolve issues when they arise to minimise disruption.
• Compile and report output information (number of goods delivered on time, hours of re-work, scrap produced).
• Mentoring of the team, and development of both the team and the system.
• Ownership of MRP data.
• Modify production bill of materials (BOM’s), or product configurator data, as required.
• Handle queries and issues that may arise due to customer or supplier behaviour.
• Support generation of S&OP plans.
• Collaborate with all aspects of the company.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Experience & Skills

• Production Planning, Production Control or Master Scheduling experience desired.
• Experience of leading a team, or the ability to do so.
• Proven ability to manage and improve systems is essential.
• Proven background of being organised and results-driven with great problem-solving skills.
• Hardworking, driven individual who thrives on the challenge of improving systems and processes.
• Strong communication, persuasion, and presentation skills.
• Excellent customer facing skills.
• Financial reporting abilities.
• Advanced IT skills including MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, and MRP/ERP.
• An understanding of lean manufacturing would also be an advantage.