Planning Manager

Sierra 57 Consult Ltd; Burford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job Overview: Working on behalf of our client, an established manufacturer of plastic packaging solutions, we are looking for a Planning Manager to join their established team.

Remit:

1. As Planning Manager, you will be responsible for factory planning using MRP as well as planning and prioritizing operations to ensure maximum performance and utilization.
2. Working closely with cross-functional teams to meet customer demands whilst maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency, successful candidates will have a background in FMCG manufacturing and display critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Role:

1. Develop and manage production plans, ensuring alignment with sales forecasts, customer orders, and production capacity.
2. Expediting and prioritizing work orders to create production plans that meet customer demand in the most efficient way.
3. Issue and track production orders, ensuring that required material is supplied to the production floor according to the production schedule.
4. Interface with manufacturing personnel, purchasing, etc., on material status and production planning issues.
5. Analyze sales order releases with respect to capacity planning and material requirements.
6. Provide support to production and management as required and take charge of the planning department to cover holiday periods.
7. Monitor the availability of raw materials for planned manufacturing, using stock availability reports.
8. Manage the raw materials and packaging inventory for on-time delivery, precise stock records, and budget/space compliance.
9. Formulate cost-effective manufacturing plans aimed at achieving Delivery Cost Improvement.
10. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance planning efficiency.
11. Maintain records of orders received, completed work, and inventory.
12. Ensure adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements, promoting a safe and sustainable working environment.

Experience Requirements:

1. Experience of production planning within an FMCG company.
2. Knowledge of plastic material sourcing & purchasing would be highly advantageous but not essential.
3. Experience with Microsoft Excel and MRP/APS.
4. Strong understanding of production planning, inventory control, and supply chain management.
5. Able to convey technical knowledge effectively.
6. Great attention to detail, self-motivated, as well as excellent communication skills.
7. Be strongly analytical, display critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Key Words: “Planning Manager”, “Production Planner”, “Production Scheduler”, “Materials Planner”, “Materials Scheduler”, “Inventory Management”, “Production Manager”, “Production Supervisor”, “MRP”, “ERP”, “Injection Moulding”, “Plastics Manufacturing”, “Plastics”.