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Production Planning Manager

Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Exeter

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a well-established manufacturing business in the Southwest for a Production Planning Manager. 

 This is a position where you’ll take real ownership of production planning, lead a team, and play a critical role in driving performance, efficiency, and on-time delivery.
 
The Role
 You’ll be responsible for leading the production planning function, ensuring plans are delivered effectively and aligned with customer demand.
 Working closely with production and purchasing teams, you’ll focus on improving processes, managing capacity, and ensuring operations run smoothly.
 
Key responsibilities include:
  
Developing and managing the master production plan 
Leading and developing the planning team 
Managing capacity planning and resource allocation 
Working with inventory teams to maintain stock levels 
Using MRP and scheduling systems to drive production 
Identifying bottlenecks and improving efficiency 
Monitoring KPIs and driving continuous improvement 
Ensuring data accuracy across planning systems  About You
  
Proven experience in production planning within manufacturing 
Strong understanding of MRP systems and scheduling 
Experience leading or mentoring a team 
Commercial awareness and problem-solving ability 
Confident communicator who can work cross-functionally 
A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement  Why Apply?
  
Up to £50,000 salary 
Genuine leadership role with autonomy 
Opportunity to make a visible impact within the business 
Stable, well-established manufacturing environment  Apply Now!

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