At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage materials and production schedules to keep engineering operations running smoothly.
- Company: Dynamic engineering firm focused on innovation and efficiency.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Join a team where your problem-solving skills will shine and drive success.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring smooth production flow in a fast-paced setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in materials or production planning and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Our client is currently looking for a highly organised Materials & Manufacturing Planning Manager who thrives at the centre of fast‑paced engineering operations.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys balancing material flow, production schedules, and manufacturing capacity, ensuring the right parts, resources, and plans are in place to keep programmes moving.
Responsibilities
- Plan and schedule internal manufacturing activities in line with production demand and programme milestones.
- Prepare the weekly Master Production Schedule (MPS), consolidating all customer demand and presenting it for approval.
- Collaborate closely with the Expeditor to prioritise shortages and proactively mitigate visibility gaps.
- Ensure materials and components are available to support production sequences and work‑order release.
- Monitor capacity, labour, and machine availability, highlighting constraints and risks to delivery.
- Track progress against the plan, escalating delays or issues that threaten schedule adherence.
Requirements
- Experience in materials planning, manufacturing planning, or production planning roles.
- Understanding of MRP/ERP systems and production scheduling within engineering or manufacturing settings.
- Ability to plan internal resources effectively, including labour, materials, and machine capacity.
- Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy.
- A proactive, problem‑solving mindset with clear and confident communication across teams.
- Comfort working in fast‑moving environments, adapting plans quickly when requirements change.
Step into a position where your organisation, communication, and problem‑solving skills directly support successful programme delivery.
If you enjoy bringing clarity, control, and momentum to complex operations, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply using an updated version of your CV and a member of our team will be in touch.
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