Planning Manager
Dorset | Up to £70,000 + Excellent Benefits
This isn't a Planning Manager role for someone who simply wants to maintain the status quo.
It's an opportunity for someone who wants to improve systems, develop people, influence operational performance and ultimately grow into a broader leadership role.
Our client is a well-established engineering manufacturer experiencing continued growth and significant investment. With ambitious plans for the future, they are looking to appoint an ambitious Planning Manager to become a key member of their senior leadership team.
The Role
You'll lead the team responsible for production planning, MRP, Bills of Materials, materials management, scheduling and goods in, ensuring customer commitments are delivered whilst continually improving operational performance.
Working closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sales and Customer Service, you'll become the central point that connects the business together.
You'll lead a team of planners, expeditor and goods in whilst developing planning processes that improve efficiency, visibility and customer satisfaction.
We're Looking For Someone Who...
- Understands MRP and production planning within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
- Has a good working knowledge of Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Enjoys solving problems and getting into the detail.
- Builds strong relationships across multiple departments.
- Leads people with empathy, accountability and high standards.
- Thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
- Wants to continually improve both systems and people.
Just as importantly, we're looking for attitude.
Whether you're already a Planning Manager or you're an ambitious Senior Planner ready to step into your first management role, we're interested in people with curiosity, energy and the desire to build a long-term career.
Why Join??
This is a business investing heavily in its future, with continued growth, significant operational investment and a collaborative leadership team.
The Operations Director isn't simply recruiting a Planning Manager. He's looking for someone he can mentor, develop and ultimately see progress into broader operational leadership over time.
If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely influence the future of a manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.
Salary: Up to £70,000 plus comprehensive benefits.
Pay: £65,000.00-£70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
