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We have an excellent opportunity to join the UK Manufacturing team at Henlow in support of multi project customer deliveries. This is an exciting time to be joining the team as it prepares for future business needs, which has resulted in many strategic developments. Job Title: Manufacturing Planning and Control Manager Salary: Circa £59,000 dependent on experience Location: Henlow Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. The opportunity: An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing Planning and Control Manager based at the MBDA UK site in Henlow. The MP&C Manager reports directly into the Head of Operations and is responsible for leading a Manufacturing Planning and Control team within a business unit. Responsible for ensuring the MP&C team are capable and efficient in all planning related activities to deliver the Manufacturing Planning Schedule (MPS) to time, cost and quality. With the following main specific responsibilities: - Provide Leadership and support to the MP&C Team ensuring deployed resources are working to process and have the necessary training / skills. Development of the MPS in line with agreed production schedule. Management of the MPS within SAP enabling production and material orders. Work collaboratively with the supply chain manufacturing teams to ensure consistent end to end planning and validation of material supply plans. Contribute to the creation and delivery of the manufacturing supply chain strategy end to end planning cycle. Act as technical and cultural lead for MP&C focusing on process improvement and performance of the manufacturing supply chain. Champion the development of new tools, processes, skills and KPIs for the MP&C function. Provide inputs and facilitation to ensure the effective delivery of the S&OP process. Development and support of SAP functionality ensuring MRP integrity and the automation of performance reporting from SAP data. Take ownership of manufacturing planning processes and system improvements ensuring MRP operating principles and rules are adhered to. Work with system analysts and SMEs to develop new system reports and processes that lead to simplification and enhanced business planning. Supports the Manufacturing Operations teams to ensure accurate customer commitments, OTD and consistent end to end planning. What we're looking for from you: Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent. Supply Chain Management experience in a manufacturing environment. APICs supply chain certification desirable but not essential to the role. Experience in the use of SAP or equivalent MRP system essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MRP systems. Ability to make decisions and direct a team to achieve organisation goals. Previous experience of managing a team. Ability to influence and drive change. Interested? Click Apply Now! Our company: MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities : Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more... Training and Development : Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities Our Business: We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more... We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter (@MBDAcareers), Instagram (lifeatMBDAUK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. #LI-RM1
Senior Product Line Manager Shefford £Comp. Salary & Package Are you a Senior Product Manager / Product Marketing Manager / Commercial Manager / Senior Product Line Manager / Category Manager? Do you have experience of leading, managing, mentoring & developing other Product Managers? Do you have experience of managing a P&L, with responsibility for delivering profitable growth of Physical / Engineered / Manufactured / Assembled / Technical Products? Do you want to work for a Global Engineering Company who place their people at the heart of everything they do? If so, then please see below.... Senior Product Line Manager Shefford £Comp. Salary & Package Progressive Engineering and a Global Engineering Company are currently recruiting for a Senior Product Line Manager on a staff basis for their Engineering & Manufacturing HQ in the Shefford area, to drive the delivery of the strategic plan for 2025-2026. Reporting into the UK Managing Director, the Senior Product Line Manager will drive the profitable growth of their market sector & country through market expansion, new product development and managing a business model that is responsive to customer needs. The Senior Product Line Manager will be responsible for the definition, execution & delivery of Product & Market Business Strategy (Pricing Strategy, Margins, Route to Market, Channel Selection, Competitor Analysis & Market Defence etc), as well the leadership, management, and development of the Product Management Team. Specifically, the Senior Product Line Manager will: Manage their P & L, with responsibility for driving profitable growth. Be responsible for commercial profitability and business growth, through market expansion and defence in the UK, with accountability for margins for associated products / brands Lead, manage & develop their Product Management Team Define, develop, deliver & own the Product Management Strategy & Strategic Direction, defining the preferred route to market & channel selection. Set & manage the pricing strategy & policy, with accountability for ensuring profitability Develop demand forecasts, as well as formulation of Annual Plans & Data to support the Strategic & Operating plans. New product development & introduction (Commercial, Technical & Marketing) For the Senior Product Line Manager role, my client is looking a Senior Product Line Manager with the following: Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or Business-related discipline (Mechanical Engineering; Business Administration, MBA etc) Proven Product Management experience within a Technical Product / Engineered Product / Engineering / Manufactured Product / Assembled Product Environment. Proven People Management experience (Leading, Managing, Mentoring, Coaching, Developing AND Retaining Teams of Product Managers) Prior Product Management experience, with responsibilities including Pricing Strategy, Margins, Route to Market, Channel Selection, Competitor Analysis & Market Defence and Line Management of other Product Managers Experience in preparation, analysis, delivery & execution of both Strategic & Operational Plans Prior experience of managing a P&L, with demonstrable experience of driving growth. Successful track-recording in driving & delivering profitable growth in new / existing markets through Product Management function. For the successful Senior Product Line Manager, a highly competitive salary and benefits package is on offer (inc. Hybrid Working) and this Senior Product Line Manager role is commutable from Stevenage, Hitchin, Letchworth, Biggleswade Luton, Hemel Hempstead, Royston, Bedford, Milton Keynes, St Neots, Huntingdon, St Albans, Stevenage, Hatfield, Hertford, Ware, Shefford & Epping. Please Note That This Senior Product Line Manager role is a Staff / Permanent position only. To be considered for this Senior Product Line Manager role, please apply via the link below. To find out more about Progressive Recruitment please visit www.progressiverecruitment.com Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy Registered office 1st Floor, 75 King William Street, London, EC4N 7BE, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC387148 England and Wales