Manufacturing Planning Team Lead - Industry leading benefits!

?? Ulverston, CumbriaFull Time (Hybrid & Flexi working model) | PermanentManufacturing | Ref: #IND-LL-25Salary: £Highly Competitive with industry leading benefits! Reach out to Lindsey Tremble at Butler Rose Lancaster to discuss.

Butler Rose are proud to be exclusively partnered with a global manufacturing leader. With a proud history of engineering excellence and innovation, we are now looking to recruit an experienced Manufacturing Planning Lead to join their Ulverston site and lead a vital part of their operations and Planning team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised and forward-thinking planning professional to drive production efficiency, enhance on-time delivery performance, and lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced, high-precision manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Production Planning Team, overseeing daily planning activities across multiple production lines
• Manage the end-to-end operations workflow using our ERP/MRP system, from Kitting through Final Test into stock.
• Lead and mentor a team of planners to drive scheduling accuracy and performance.
• Coordinate and maintain daily and master production schedules to meet demand.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Production, and other departments to ensure material availability and delivery timelines.
• Anticipate capacity challenges and proactively implement corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to process innovation.
• Ensure accurate shop order generation and timely kitting to meet production needs.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships through effective communication and planning transparency.

• Proven experience in production planning and scheduling, ideally in a high-pressure manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (IFS experience a plus).
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Confident communicator who can influence and engage at all levels.
• A proactive problem-solver with a strategic and analytical mindset.
• Demonstrated ability in change management and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and adapting to evolving business needs.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a production planning or scheduling role within a manufacturing environment, ideally with leadership responsibility.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and production workflows.
• Excellent organisational and analytical skills with the ability to manage priorities in a dynamic setting.
• Effective communicator with strong leadership and team-building skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset and experience in process optimisation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid/Flexi working option including a 4 day working week - 37 hours per week
• Company bonus scheme
• Life insurance
• Contributory pension scheme 6% employer - 3% employee
• Corporate gym membership
• 5.5 weeks annual leave + Banks
• A forward-thinking, supportive working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• The chance to contribute to high-quality, mission-critical products used around the world

If you're an experienced planner looking to step into a leadership role-or a planning manager ready for a new challenge-we'd love to hear from you.

?? Apply now and become part of the legacy of innovation and precision engineering.

?? For more information or to apply, please submit your CV and cover letter quoting reference#IND-LL-25

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.