Planning Manager

Planning Manager, Cumbria, £50,000 - £55,000 Bonus & Benefits

Are you looking for new opportunity working in a busy, manufacturing operation? Somewhere you can work alongside and learn from a people-centric, forward thinking management team that are always striving to be better?

If so then this could be the job for you!

This is a crucial role within the structure, so offers the opportunity to really make a real impact on the company. You will report into the Supply Chain Director and oversee an excellent team of planners and schedulers while bringing together multiple departments.

So, what will be involved in the role?

If you've worked in a senior planning role within a manufacturing operation previously you'll know what it takes - effectively managing the planers, schedules to ensure a cost effective running of the manufacturing process. You will also bring together multiple departments to assist in the execution of the operational strategy, making sure day to day KPI's are met.

As Planning Manager you are responsible for driving S&OP and IBP improvements, again another opportunity to make the role your own.

You'll achieve this utilising your super-organisation and planning skills, as well as inspirational leadership and clear communication of goals to impart instruction to various stakeholders as a crucial cog within the supply chain.

You'll be based at the factory in Cumbria, the role is typically Monday to Friday with flexibility required in line with business needs.

So… what's in it for you?

The opportunity to join a market-leading business with significant international growth. You'll be working as part of a fantastic leadership team who really value their people and put them at the centre of all major decisions.

A fantastic package which includes a significant bonus.

What are we looking for?

Ideally you'll have a strong background working in fast-paced manufacturing operations, with demonstrable experience leading skilled teams bringing the best out of those reports.

As expected with a role of this stature, you'll need to be enthusiastic, passionate about people & development and have a certain level of gravitas to get the best out of your team and the wider business.

Experience working though and overseeing positive cultural change within the workplace is extremely desirable.

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