Production Planning Manager
Hertfordshire
Monday to Friday + plus benefits
Salary: Up to £40K DOE
We are seeking an organised and proactive Production Planning & Continuous Improvement (CI) Lead to join our clients manufacturing team. You will be responsible for coordinating production schedules, improving operational flow, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, throughput, and on-time delivery.
Key Responsibilities as a Production Planning Manager
Create and maintain daily and weekly production plans
Coordinate workflow across SMT, Assembly and Test departments
Balance workloads against capacity, priorities and delivery requirements
Monitor production performance, WIP and schedule adherence
Identify bottlenecks, delays and delivery risks
Track and report key production KPIs
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve productivity
Support process standardisation and operational controls
Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering and Test teams to improve workflow
Support recovery planning when production issues arise
Improve visibility, accountability and communication across departments
Maintain a structured and controlled approach to production planningSkills & Experience as a Production Planning Manager
Experience in production planning, manufacturing coordination or continuous improvement
Strong organisational and workload planning skills
Experience working within a manufacturing environment
Ability to analyse data and use KPIs to support decision-making
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to identify inefficiencies and drive improvements
Hands-on approach with strong shopfloor awareness
Experience working cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Engineering and Operations teams
Knowledge of high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments would be advantageousApply now for this Production Planning Manager role or contact Molly Brooks at ProTech Recruitment in Hemel Hempstead for more information