We are currently looking for a Production Planning Manager to join a client of ours based in Ponteland on a permanent basis. The Production Planning Manager will receive a salary of around £45000 per annum. The hours of work are 8:30am - 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30am - 1:30pm on a Friday. Your main duties will include planning and managing the panel assembly production schedule. Assisting to improve and implement new manufacturing processes as well as managing a team of 30 manufacturing operatives and panel wirers. Key Responsibilities of the Production Planning Manager: * Delivering against stringent on time and in full targets. (OTIF) * Support the execution of delivery of the production plan/schedule, meeting quality and delivery expectations, ensure that best working practices are always maintained. * Conduct regular reviews logging actions ensuring these are drawn to a successful closure through the daily Production meeting. * Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems. * Ownership of the production plan and its implementation. * Conduct regular 1:1’s with your team and support their needs where required. * Investigate and rectify any staff performance issues and work with HR to manage disciplinary issues. * Ensure team members are adequately trained and provided with the correct tools to carry out the tasks. Experience/Qualifications of the Production Planning Manager: ...