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Production Planning Team Leader
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Melksham, Wiltshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Production Planning Team Leader
£45-50k
Permanent Role
Wiltshire Location
If you an experienced production and manufacturing professional with a strong background in production planning and people management then this opportunity could be ideal for you.
This role would involve managing the production planning and control team along with driving and implementing process improvements across the department.
The company manufacture high reliability electromechanical products and also provide a repair and overhaul service so this role could suit someone with experience in a similar industry such as aerospace, rail, automotive or defence but we could be keen to speak to people from all backgrounds.
Ideally you will have experience of SAP based ERP systems and knowledge of using and interpreting data within production and manufacturing would be beneficial
For full details on this exciting role please apply online and one of the team from Reed will be in touch
Indicative Main Responsibilities/Duties:
Lead and supervise the Production Planning team, providing guidance and support
Implement and maintain SAP MRP production order information, planning systems, tools, and best practices.
Develop, manage, and adjust production schedules based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and capacity constraints.
Coordinate with procurement, manufacturing, and the service delivery team to ensure requirements are met.
Monitor production progress and resolve issues or bottlenecks in collaboration with relevant departments.
Analyse data to improve planning accuracy and identify areas for process improvement.
Provide regular reporting and updates to leadership team on schedule adherence and planning performance.
Oversee and maintain material forecast for aftermarket production requirements.
Additional skills and requirements:
Experience with production planning & control processes.
Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to lead and motivate a team.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and efficiency.
Key Indicators:
Communication, influencing and leading skills.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
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