Location: Bishop's Cleeve, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom.
Material Planning Team Lead
Ontic, an aerospace industry‑leading provider of Extended Life Solutions, seeks an experienced and motivated Material Planning Team Lead to join our team at our office in Bishop's Cleeve.
Responsibilities
* Lead, mentor and develop the Material Planning team, managing workloads and supporting key business decisions that affect operational execution.
* Act as the focal point for all material planning matters and collaborate closely with master schedulers and internal stakeholders to align production schedules and ensure material requirements are met on time and in full.
* Collaborate across departments to resolve material availability challenges and deliver outstanding customer satisfaction.
* Manage Work in Progress (WIP) levels and implement initiatives to improve WIP visibility and control.
* Run and maintain clear‑to‑build data, presenting confidently at daily operational meetings.
* Develop and report planning KPIs to identify constraints and opportunities for continuous improvement.
* Support operations by tracking material availability, communicating issues effectively, and maintaining focus on conformance to plan (CTP).
* Drive process improvements within material planning, focusing on customer service, quality, cost reduction, and innovation.
* Provide strong line management, including appraisals, performance reviews, and resource allocation.
* Step in to cover material planners when needed and delegate tasks effectively within the team.
About You
We’re looking for a proactive and organised leader who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
* Degree (or equivalent) in a business or supply chain discipline, or relevant practical experience.
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in material planning within a manufacturing environment.
* Minimum 3 years’ experience using ERP systems, ideally Infor Visual.
* Strong working knowledge of MRP, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
* Understanding of manufacturing material management principles such as bulk issue, kanbans, FIFO, and material traceability.
* Proven leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at all levels.
* Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organisational abilities.
Benefits
* Up to 29 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
* 10 hours paid volunteering time
* Annual goal share bonus scheme for all employees
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Discounts and offers from a range of retailers
Why Ontic?
We are recognised for excellence: ranked #9 in Best Companies’ Q3 leaderboard for Best Manufacturing Company and 72.5% of employees reported pride in working at Ontic.
We are a fast‑paced business with ambitious growth plans; if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you’ll enjoy a rewarding career with us.
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