As a Planning Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth production planning across Bulk, Packaging, and Tolling plants. You'll lead a team of planners and collaborate closely with supply chain and procurement teams to meet customer demand, optimize inventory, and support the European IBP process.
Client Details
This opportunity is with a medium-sized organisation operating in the industrial and manufacturing industry. The company is committed to maintaining high standards of production efficiency and supply chain management, providing a stable and professional work environment.
Description
Manage production planning processes and site inventory levels to align with weekly plant capacity.
Supervise, coach, and develop a team of planners, conducting regular meetings, appraisals, and personal development sessions.
Drive the site IBP process, analyzing demand fluctuations and engaging senior stakeholders.
Monitor and escalate potential constraints impacting customer delivery, production, or purchasing.
Ensure EHS standards are consistently upheld within the department.
Facilitate supply chain improvement projects and support the Supply Chain Manager.
Prepare SAP-based reports to support site performance management systems.
Oversee personnel functions including recruitment, performance management, and absence management.Profile
A successful Production Planning Team Leader should have:
Degree-level education in a Supply Chain/Engineering or business discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
Proven experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of SAP and advanced Excel skills (required).
Understanding of manufacturing processes and a data-driven approach.
Team Management experience.
APICS certification is an advantage.
Resilient under pressure and adaptable to changing priorities.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
Ability to collaborate with remote teams and work across cultures.
A proactive team player with a continuous improvement mindset.Job Offer
Competitive salary between £39,000 and £45,000.
Permanent position within the industrial and manufacturing sector.
Opportunity to develop leadership skills and progress within the company.
Professional and supportive work environment in Duxford.If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Production Planning Team Leader, we encourage you to apply today