Elevation are proud to be the exclusive recruitment partner to one of our key large Manufacturing clients in Selby to find their Production Planning Manager.
Paying c£55,000, this is an autonomous position who requires someone on site full time (37.5 hrs per week, Monday to Friday - with an early finish on Friday!
As the Production Planning Manager you will provide robust production & material planning to ensure delivery of the Master Production Schedule (MPS). You will be responsible for the forecasting as well as ensuring the plans compliment the S&OP process.
Responsibilities (in brief - a full job description is available):
To be a key member of the manufacturing management team and contribute to the overall strategy for the supply chain and operation of the business
Effective management and leadership of 1 team member
Be a key member in attendance of planning and S&OP meetings
Be a strong business partner to the purchasing team to ensure material availability, MOQ is communicated and managed, stock levels balanced and to match production plan
Updating forecast templates, feedback reports, analysing results, and loading MPS
Manage Engineering changes effectively
Modify production bill of materials (BOM’s) when required
Handle queries and issues that may arise as a result of customer or supplier behaviour
Create and actively progress and manage productions plan
Ensure all company policies and procedures are complied with
Facilitate effective communication, liaising with SLT and across the business to achieve company objectives
Ideal candidate:
Previous experience of Production Planning Management, either as entire role or as part of a Supply Chain position
Experience in electrical hardware manufacturing desirable. Experience in general manufacturing essential
Experience of IFS system ideal but not essential. Proven ability to manage and improve systems essential
Hardworking, driven individual who enjoys autonomy and thrives on the challenge of improving processes and systems
Able to get to site 5 days per week
If you are able to get to the Goole/Selby area FIVE DAYS PER WEEK and have the relevant experience, please don't hesitate to apply and we will respond to relevant applicants