Senior Planning Manager

Senior Planning Manager

Hereford HR4 £ 70,000

Commutable from Hereford, Leominster, Ross-On-Wye, Cinderford, Abergavenny, Ebbw Vale, Worcester, Brynmawr

• 25 Days Bank Holidays
• 8% matched Pension
• Private Medical
• Private Dental
• Bonus
• Company sick pay
• Career progression opportunities
• Car Allowance

• Manages directly and through the circuit managers the application of appropriate systems to ensure effective planning, loading, scheduling and progress of orders through the manufacturing process to meet the promised delivery date.
• Ensures the effectiveness of the established procedures and systems, dealing with all aspects of an order through an assigned area.
• Ensures that throughout the manufacturing cycle there is an effective control interface both in terms of accuracy of data and resources required to provide a proper level of service.
• Maintains inventories at agreed levels using the appropriate systems ensuring account is taken of current yield trends to ensure realistic processing of material to meet customer needs.
• Ensures that procedures are up to date and are correctly applied, so that data is timely and accurate.
• Ensures correct actions are taken in loading demands/orders, taking account of material, process routes and delivery requirements.
• Maintains close liaison with Production Departments and outwork facilities on all aspects of the manufacturing cycle.
• Participates in all stock checks particularly the annual stock take.

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience and exposure to a unionised environment would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in managing people.
• Effective budget control and communication activities.
• A strong planning background.

27087/900 Suitable candidates should apply immediately by calling Jack Lavis for this vacancy

• Call or send your CV directly to Jack at

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