Planning Manager

Planning Manager

Full-Time 65000 - 65000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Omega Resource Group

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a dynamic team to optimise production planning and drive operational excellence.
  • Company: Join a leading aerospace manufacturer with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonuses, enhanced pension, and exclusive employee discounts.
  • Other info: Opportunity for continuous improvement and career growth in a regulated environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in a visible leadership role within a thriving industry.
  • Qualifications: Experience in planning roles and strong communication skills are essential.

The predicted salary is between 65000 - 65000 £ per year.

Omega are delighted to be supporting a leading aerospace manufacturing organisation in the recruitment of a Planning Manager. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving planning performance across a complex manufacturing operation. Working closely with Operations, Supply Chain and senior stakeholders, you'll ensure customer demand, production capacity and material availability are aligned to deliver outstanding service and operational performance.

Main Duties:

  • Lead and develop the Planning team
  • Translate customer demand into achievable production plans
  • Balance demand, capacity and material availability
  • Drive schedule adherence and delivery performance
  • Support S&OP and wider planning activities
  • Identify risks, constraints and recovery actions
  • Work closely with Operations, Supply Chain and Engineering teams
  • Drive continuous improvement across planning processes and systems

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Previous experience in a Planning Manager, Master Scheduler or Production Planning role
  • Strong manufacturing planning background
  • Experience leading and developing teams
  • Good understanding of ERP/MRP systems
  • Experience managing production schedules, capacity and inventory
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Aerospace, defence or another regulated manufacturing environment desirable

What We Are Able to Offer:

  • Salary up to £65,000
  • Annual company bonus scheme
  • Enhanced pension package
  • Access to a range of employee retail and lifestyle discounts
  • A visible leadership role with the opportunity to influence business performance and continuous improvement initiatives

Planning Manager employer: Omega Resource Group

At Omega, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. As an Electrical Estimator in Castleford, you will enjoy competitive salaries, a generous car allowance, and comprehensive benefits including private healthcare and life insurance, all while working closely with key clients in the water sector. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your expertise will directly contribute to impactful projects across Yorkshire.

Omega Resource Group

Contact Details:

Omega Resource Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Planning Manager

Planning Skills
Team Leadership
Production Planning
ERP/MRP Systems Knowledge
Stakeholder Management
Communication Skills
Capacity Management