Production Planning Manager

Job Description

Global Manufacturer in Cheshire are looking for an Interim Production Planning Manager who has a strong change management ethos, strong experience of working in a high volume manufacturing environment & the ability to cover a minimum of 6 months on an interim basis either to work directly for the business or as a contractor outside IR35.

Reporting into the Head of Supply Chain; the role of Production Planning Manager will need someone who has a proven track record in material and production planning, material storage & transport & logistics functions. Ideally strong knowledge of ERP systems too: (SAP is the ideal). They will also consider Planning contractors for the role.

Role: Interim Production Planning & Logistics Manager

Salary: Day Rate Negotiable (Strong Package)

Location: Cheshire

The key requirements for the Production Planning & Logistics Manager will be:

1. Capable of understanding requirements of end to end supply chain working from sales forecasting data, Material Planning, Production Planning, material storage & transport/logistics functions
2. Experience of ERP systems usage ideally implementation. SAP is preferred.
3. Experience of working within a highly regulated manufacturing environments
4. Excellent communication & stakeholder management skills
5. Experience of turning around an underperforming supply chain department, effecting positive change through coaching, utilizing data and structured process improvement approach

There is an opportunity to work for a truly global business and to effect immediate change within it on an interim basis for a minimum of 6 months with the potential for this to extend further.

Apply on-line or call Sandeep Dhillon for a confidential discussion.