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Function: Manufacturing- Production Planning
Contract: Full time- Permanent
Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL with flexible hybrid working
Bentley Motors is combining a world of luxury and progressive technology to embrace an electrified future. Join us as we embark on the most transformative phase in Bentley’s history.
Purpose of the Role
Join the Manufacturing team as a Technical Manager within Business & Strategic Planning where you will manage the functional content of Production Planning on future PHEV and BEV projects across all technologies and locations, with a focus on Volkswagen Group partners, and play a pivotal role in delivering our vehicle projects to time, cost and quality. Reporting into the Head of Business & Strategic Planning, your main responsibilities include:
* Support the industrialisation strategy for PHEV and BEV models across all locations with a focus on Volkswagen Group partners and approval forums.
* Steering of Group and Bentley internal partners in terms of technical and financial feasibility in readiness of approval forums.
* Responsible for developing and influencing the Manufacturing industrialisation strategy in alignment with cross-functional stakeholders, e.g. Product Line, Purchase and Finance.
* Responsibility to ensure factual and effective communication is provided at all levels, including within all cross-functional working teams.
* Ability to demonstrate deliverables status at any time with Key Performance Indicators.
* Advising and reporting to the Senior Leadership team on project status.
About The Team
The Business & Strategic Planning department is responsible for the central steering of strategic target setting, deriving vehicle project industrialisation concepts, financial evaluations and forecasting, process definition, and Volkswagen Group collaboration in the early project phases within Manufacturing.
With our Group partners from VW, Audi, Lamborghini and Porsche, we are aligning on investment for the delivery of future products and facilities, and we are leading the negotiation for production premises and production locations for the whole vehicle.
About You – Skills And Experience
* Excellent communication skills combined with the ability to collaborate and influence with others and deliver results through a broad range of stakeholders.
* An understanding of Manufacturing department’s deliverables and the supporting functions interdependencies.
* Project management skills with the ability to effectively plan, organise, prioritise and manage multiple projects in parallel.
* Experience of managing cross-functional teams of people, with the ability to connect internal resources to work collaboratively on projects.
* Proactive, resilient in the face of adversity and act as a role model at all times.
* Experience within Volkswagen Group or similar global players is desirable.
What Bentley Offers
* Flexible working hours
* Hybrid working options
* 35 days annual leave inclusive of UK bank holidays
* Progression pathways and programmes, mentoring, and study support opportunities available
* Optional car lease scheme with discounted access to brand new VW Group cars (VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi) up to every six months
* Health and life assurance benefits providing up to five times annual salary
* Annual salary reviews and competitive bonus scheme
* Contributory pension scheme – you put in 6%, we put in 10%
* Access to a wide range of resources to support your health and well-being including an online GP, the choice to join BUPA health plans, a mental health counsellor, and onsite physio
The Bentley Campus
Our campus is going through an exciting transformation offering unrivalled facilities including green spaces, free parking, an onsite restaurant, coffee shops and Legends gym.
#BelongingAtBentley
Motivated to be the most diverse, inclusive luxury car company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered.
We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all, helping all colleagues thrive as their authentic selves and reach their highest potential. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity and we positively celebrate the differences between people.
Beyond100+
Bentley’s bold vision to redefine the benchmark for performance and luxury in a sustainable future. It represents the complete reinvention of our product range as we embrace electrification and accelerate our journey to net zero. Designed, developed, and built at our headquarters in Crewe, our models will offer ever evolving experiences that blend artistry, innovation, and sustainability. Join us as we advance the boundaries of excellence.
Closing date: 23 July 2025
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Business Development and Sales
* Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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