Production and Raw Materials Planning Manager

Thirsk (UK) | Permanent | Full-time | Site-based This isn't just a planning role, it's about ensuring the right products, materials, and resources are in the right place at the right time to deliver outstanding service, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth. We're recruiting for a Production and Raw Materials Planning Manager to join our Manufacturing site leadership team. Role Purpose Reporting into the General Manager the Production and Raw Materials Planning Manager leads the production and raw materials planning team responsible for translating demand forecasts into achievable production schedules, raw material plans, and resource requirements. Working closely with Commercial, Operations, Procurement and Supply Chain teams, you'll balance customer service, inventory levels, manufacturing capacity, and operational cost efficiency while ensuring the site has the materials and plans required to meet both customer and business targets. About You You'll be a great fit if you enjoy solving complex planning challenges, making data-driven decisions, and working collaboratively across multiple functions. You'll thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, combining strong analytical capability with people leadership skills to ensure supply chain performance, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency are delivered consistently. Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys building strong relationships, driving continuous improvement, and developing high-performing teams. Key Accountabilities Lead the planning team to convert sales forecasts into achievable production, material, procurement, and labour plans. Ensure the optimal balance between customer service, stock levels, manufacturing capacity, and operational cost efficiency. Develop and maintain accurate production schedules and raw material plans to support operational performance. Provide leadership, coaching, and development to the planning team, creating a safe, engaged, and high-performing environment. Support budget creation and manage expenditure to deliver business effectiveness and cost efficiency. Partner with Commercial and Supply Chain teams to build accurate demand forecasts and effective sales and operational plans. Contribute to S