Planning Team Lead

AB Dynamics is one of the world’s leading specialists in automotive test systems, supplying a range of advanced solutions including driving robots, ADAS soft crash targets and driving simulators to all major vehicle manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers globally.

The company's unique technology is used for many applications including the development of autonomous vehicles.

Role Overview

We are seeking a strong communicator with a drive to develop their leadership skills to fulfil the Planning Team Leader role.

They will be capable of mentoring and developing the planning team to achieve departmental objectives while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

As a key liaison between all departments in the operation team, and the wider business, this role ensures that workloads are effectively allocated, priorities are clear, and production challenges are swiftly addressed.

By leveraging the ERP system, the role ensures accurate planning data management and timely resolution of production issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the planning team to assist in achieving departmental goals and objectives.
• Work with the Planning and Logistics Manager to develop, maintain and manage production schedules, that consider various constraints to ensure execution of tasks is completed on time and in full.
• Utilise the ERP system to manage planning data and ensure production issues are fed back and actioned.
• Proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement of processes to further advance efficiencies within the planning team.
• Work with the Operations Manager to allocate workloads and set priorities to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Chair meetings with the manufacturing teams to understand any issues that may arise while executing the plan.

Work collaboratively with the wider business to assist in reducing downtime and resolving these issues.

• Manage documentation to ensure the wider business has a clear understanding of our current and future position.
• Take responsibility for monitoring and managing the production schedule for all track test products.
• Mentor and support the planning team to manage the production schedule for laboratory test systems.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in planning or manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and planning tools.
• Proven ability to work within cross-functional teams, and take the lead when required.

Person Specification

• Communication – Clear and effective communicator across all organizational levels.
• Problem-Solving – Strong analytical thinking and decision-making under pressure.
• Collaboration – Skilled at building relationships and working cross-functionally.
• Attention to Detail – Precision in planning and execution to avoid costly errors.
• Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines.
• Resilience – Maintain performance and composure under stress or setbacks.
• Drive to Develop – A passion for learning and self-development that will allow continuous improvement of not only themselves, but the team around them too.

We are part of the AB Dynamics Group, an innovative, dynamic listed business with a friendly and supportive working environment.

• In addition to competitive salaries, our attractive benefits package includes:
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, which increases every 2 complete years up to a max of 32 days
• Up to 10% matched pension contributions, with option to salary exchange
• Private Medical Insurance – Family cover (Company funded benefit in kind)
• Life Assurance 6x salary
• Option to join Critical Illness Insurance, Dental Insurance and Health screening
• Income protection (Company funded)
• Enhanced parental leave
• EAP including mental, physical and financial wellbeing support
• Enhanced sick pay after 1 years’ service
• Volunteering days – up to 2 per year

At AB Dynamics Group we set ourselves ambitious objectives and strive to work according to our values of customers, people, diversity, innovation, excellence and responsibility.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants.

We do not discriminate against staff based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

We use AI to help us assess applications fairly and objectively.

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