£48K/yr to £52K/yr
Scotland, United Kingdom
Permanent, Variable

Manufacturing Planning Manager

Posted by Adecco .

We are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Planning Manager to join our client in North Ayrshire on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing company, who are a leading company in there manufacturing field.

Our client is known for their commitment to excellence and their focus on innovation. With a dynamic and inclusive work culture, they value collaboration, continuous learning, and employee satisfaction. Join their team and be part of a company that is dedicated to finding top talent and creating a positive work environment

In the role you will covers the planning & scheduling of all revenue generating items, including both manufactured product and programme/development items. The role has direct responsibility for the Planning within the Operations Function.

You will have many responsibilities, some will include:

  • Carry out all activities in full compliance with H&SE legislation, within company policy and procedure
  • Responsible for reporting any unsafe acts or unsafe conditions observed (using the Near Miss System) in accordance with responsibilities under the Health and Safety at work Act
  • Ensure compliance with Group, Company and legislative Environmental Policy and procedures
  • Develop and manage the Master Production Schedule in the company's ERP and Planning systems to prepare requirements for purchased and manufactured parts and associated Subcontract Plans
  • Develop and Manage Short-medium-Long term rough cut capacity planning to support execution and development of business growth
  • Review rough cut materials availability to plan; providing forecast information to Purchasing with re-plan where necessary
  • Drive continuous improvement around creation and development of planning process
  • Develop scenario analysis capability for capacity assessment and to support optimising forecast and sales
  • Ensure complete and timely closure of Manufacturing Orders, reconciling materials consumption
  • Support Planning revenue commitments for Engineering programmes
  • Support new business Contract Review to provide optimised delivery dates to support optimised customer delivery
  • Oversee and report on Plan adherence and supporting KPIs
  • Drive compliance, efficiency and effective use of the company's ERP system
  • Identify and contribute towards feasible solutions to cross functional planning improvements
  • Manage a small Team including workload distribution and performance/Development management

Our client is looking for the following qualifications/experience:

  • Degree or relevant experience within a relevant business discipline
  • Minimum 5 years Planning experience in an ERP based manufacturing purchasing environment (Planning, MRP, ERP)
  • Knowledge and practical experience of modern planning practices and procedures within an ERP driven Manufacturing environment
  • Numerate and computer literate. Attentive to detail
  • Knowledge of ERP and MS Office products essential. Advanced user of Microsoft Excel
  • Adept in verbal and written communication. Ability to build relationships and influence at all levels.
  • In-depth knowledge of ERP systems including parameter setting, material and labour recording.
  • Experience managing teams
  • Strong bias for action to identify potential problems and co-ordinate their resolution before they become an issue
  • Strong IT, communication and team working skills

Send your CV in today for this fantastic role!!!!

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