Planning Manager

Are you a senior member of a busy planning team looking for a new challenge?

We are looking to recruit a Planning Manager to work for a large manufacturing company based near Stourport

This newly created role will be leading a busy planning team to ensure orders are planned and built into each areas of the business.

The role would suit someone with experience managing production plans for busy manufacturing companies, and have a background in variable demands and complex product ranges.

Main responsibilities will be to:

* Order translation

* Production Scheduling

* Capacity planning

* Data Management

* System Development

* Cross-Functional Liaison

* Team Leadership & Development

* Performance Monitoring

* Continuous Improvement

The right candidate for this position would be

* Min of 7 years experience in planning or scheduling in a busy manufacturing setting

* Qualification of Supply Chain Management

* Strong communication and organisation skills

* Ability to train, motivate and build high performing teams

* Strong excel/analytical skills

* Knowledge of Sage 200 and Sicon manufacturing pref but not essential

* Full driving licence to travel to different sites

In return, the company are offering

* Salary Negotiable

* Working hours Monday to Thursday 7am to 4pm, Friday 7am to 1pm

* Permanent contract