Are you an experienced Production Planner who has mentored a team within a manufacturing environment?  Do you have a strong understanding of manufacturing workflows and planning processes? We are working with a leading manufacturer who are looking for a Production Planning Manager on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for leading the planning team to ensure that manufacturing schedules meet customer demands while maintainingefficient stock levels.Production Planning ManagerPermanentSalary dependent on experience40 hour working week, flexible start and finish timesWokingProduction Planning ManagerJob Description

• Review MRP outputs to prioritise daily production schedules
• Identify material shortages and initiate corrective actions
• Lead of a team of production planners
• Analyse part demand, usage trends and forecasts
• Maintain and improve planning data including BOM’s, routings and work instructions

Production Planning ManagerEssential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• Proven experience in production planning, including MRP and inventory control
• Experience managing a team
• Background working within an engineering or manufacturing environment

Production Planning ManagerCompany Benefits

• 26 days holiday plus the 8 bank holidays
• Access to an employee assistance programme
• Medical insurance

If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’