Planning Manager

Planning Manager - Rotherham - £60,000 - £65,000

Elevation Recruitment Group is proud to be partnering exclusively with a leading global manufacturer in Rotherham as they look to recruit an experienced Planning Manager to lead their planning and scheduling function.

It's a very exciting time for the business as they are currently seeing rapid growth and are investing heavily as a result in the site to increase production.

What's On Offer:

• 25 days annual leave plus statutory days, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Flexible bank holidays, giving you the choice to take them in a way that suits you
• Age-banded pension scheme, with company contributions up to 14% for those aged 56+
• Westfield Health Cover
• Free onsite parking
• Electric vehicle charging points
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the scheduling team, driving performance against business objectives and proposing process improvements
• Own health, safety and environmental compliance within the scheduling department (ISO 9001, 14001, 18001)
• Work closely with sales and production to ensure customer requirements are scheduled, produced and dispatched OTIF
• Manage raw material and production planning across primary and secondary processes, optimising supply and reducing bottlenecks
• Deliver against financial and stock targets, carrying out regular reviews and providing recovery plans where needed
• Develop and train the team, manage HR responsibilities, and report on departmental KPIs

Previous Experience:

• Previous experience within an industrial manufacturing environment
• Strong track record of implementing process improvements within a scheduling or planning function
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders from operatives through to senior management

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