Production & Planning Manager

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Full time, Permanent
Milton Keynes
Competitive
Ref No: IPRS7187

Our client is in a period of substantial growth and is looking for an ambitious and experienced Production and Planning Manager. Leading a team of three production staff, the successful candidate will help further accelerate the business. By managing the production plan and workflow efficiencies, the Production and Planning Manager will have oversight of the production output. The Production and Planning Manager will work alongside our Product & Brand, Inventory & Planning, and logistics teams co-operatively to ensure they maximize product range and availability. The role is working full time, 37.5 hours per week, standard hours between 8am – 4.15pm (some extended shifts may be required depending on order volumes).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Understand and manage tasks and works to be carried out daily by the team
2. Take ownership of existing and future works orders
3. Ensure all machinery is working efficiently
4. Take ownership of machinery maintenance with supplier
5. Maintain a safe, hazard-free, and clean work environment
6. Good IT skills including MS Office: Excel, Word, Outlook

Requirements

1. Experience of managing a manufacturing or product assembly production line
2. Production line experience
3. Methodical approach and the ability to investigate problems in a logical manner
4. Team management experience
5. Excellent communication skills
6. Strong work ethic with a positive, resourceful can-do attitude

Due to the large number of responses we receive, it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles, please do so.