Operational / Production Planning Manager Location: Ealing or High Wycombe
Hybrid
Are you a data-driven problem solver with a talent for turning complexity into clarity? Do you thrive at the heart of fast-paced operations, balancing people, plans, and performance? We're on the hunt for an Operational / Production Planning Manager to join a high-performing team and play a central role in delivering world-class operational performance across our clients internal and external sites.
Be the glue between VP Operations, Production, Engineering, and Project Teams - translating technical requirements into clear, achievable plans.
Build and manage a dynamic, consolidated schedule for all manufacturing and testing activity (think: master production scheduling at its best).
Use data smartly - draw insights from ERP systems (IFS) and spreadsheets to highlight OTIF (On time in Full) performance, risks, pinch points, and opportunities.
Continuously improve how we plan and perform, especially as we scale external testing.
A true data storyteller - confident turning raw data into meaningful reports and insights.
Advanced Excel skills and high data literacy - from analysis to modelling and dashboarding.
Experience working with ERP systems (IFS is a plus), with strong reporting and data extraction capabilities.
Bonus Points For:
Experience in production planning, operations scheduling, or programme coordination in engineering/manufacturing.
Exposure to technical or engineering-based planning environments.
Experience using IFS ERP.
You'll be joining a business where operations truly matter - where your ability to align planning with performance will shape how we deliver for customers around the world. Operations Planning, Production Planning, Operations scheduling, On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) delivery, Management, Dashboarding, ERP Systems, IFS, Data Analysis, Relationship building, Leadership.