Production Planning Manager - Walsall

Production Planning Manager jobs

The role of a production planning manager is to prepare strategies to ensure an organisation meets its business objectives and that customer satisfaction remains high.

Although the role may vary from company to company, a person in this position will generally work with heads of different departments - such as materials planning, factory scheduling, account management, procurement, logistics, sales and marketing.

With their input, production plans will be created and steps taken to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

As a team leader, a production planning manager will also be tasked with the effective management of staff, ensuring each person is properly trained and motivated. Scheduling shifts, carrying out performance reviews and taking part in the hiring process may also be part of the job description.

The skills required

Anyone seeking a new role as a production planning manager should be familiar with planning techniques and methodologies.

You will need a good understanding of operational systems and procedures, as well as forecasting, materials resource planning and bills of materials. In addition, knowledge of customer services, production scheduling, materials planning and other related functions can be of benefit.

Organisation and communication skills are essential, as you will need to deliver regular reports on all areas of the supply chain. In addition, you should be a self-motivated individual with the ability to thrive in busy work environments.

Production Planning Manager Jobs in Walsall

Walsall has gone through countless changes through history, not least with its name, which was once Walesho, meaning valley of the Welsh speakers. It was also historically in Staffordshire, but is now part of the West Midlands metropolitan county, along with Birmingham and Wolverhampton, its neighbour in the west.

The population of Walsall, which had been a relatively small village, exploded during the Industrial Revolution, and it was an important coal mining, limestone quarrying, iron and brass founding and leatherworking centre. This latter trade is still associated with the town, hence the football club’s nickname The Saddlers. Modern industries include plastics, aircraft parts, chemicals and electronics. The RAC has its control centre nearby, as anyone who has travelled on the M6 will know. Recently the high street clothing and homeware store TK Maxx opened its regional depot there.

The town is particularly well served by the road and rail networks, which along with its location right in the centre of England, has opened up the opportunity for companies to locate their depots and warehouses in the area. This means that Production Planning Manager positions are frequently asked for by local employers. And like many towns and cities with strong links to Britain’s industrial past, there’s a workforce and work ethic to fulfil them.

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Discover Production Planning Manager roles with Cast UK

Based in Manchester, Cast UK's team of recruitment consultants can help you find production planning manager jobs in locations throughout the country.

We work closely with our clients and candidates in order to make the best match for every vacancy. What's more, every member of our team has worked in the fields of supply chain management, logistics and procurement themselves, so they have a personal and unique understanding of the sectors.

To find out more about how Cast UK can help you recruit a Production Planning Manager for your business or find you a job as a Production Planning Manager then contact one of our consultant team on 0333 121 3345.

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