At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead manufacturing planning and drive operational growth in a dynamic environment.
- Company: A rapidly growing manufacturing business with a purpose-built facility in Doncaster.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership role, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a hands-on team focused on continuous improvement and safety.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on production processes and contribute to service excellence.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in manufacturing operations, planning systems, and team leadership.
The predicted salary is between 41000 - 41000 £ per year.
Our client is an exceptional and growing manufacturing business operating from a purpose-built facility in Doncaster.
Following significant investment in their site, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Manufacturing Planning Manager who can make an immediate impact and help drive the next stage of operational growth.
This is a key leadership opportunity for a candidate with a strong manufacturing process background, the confidence to hit the ground running, and the ability to take ownership of production planning, operational control, quality, safety and continuous improvement.
We are seeking a hands-on, commercially aware manufacturing professional who can lead day-to-day production activity while supporting the wider leadership team in delivering service excellence to existing and future customers.
The successful candidate will bring proven experience across manufacturing operations, planning systems, stock visibility, process improvement and team leadership.
He or she will also have strong experience across metal fabrication and pre-assembly.
Key responsibilities: Oversee the entire manufacturing process, from raw materials to final product.
Strong experience across metal fabrication and pre-assembly.
Develop and implement production plans to meet company goals.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as throughput, downtime, waste, and productivity.
Develop and execute long-term strategies to improve efficiency, capacity, and output.
Design and implement the successful launch of the Doncaster facility Manage manufacturing budgets and ensure cost-effective operations.
Identify and implement cost-reduction strategies without compromising quality or safety.
Drive lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure manufacturing processes meet quality standards (e. g., ISO, GMP).
Ensure a safe working environment in accordance with OSHA and other regulatory bodies.
Implement EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) protocols and conduct audits.
Prepare regular reports on production metrics, challenges, and improvements.
Production Process Knowledge – Deep understanding of manufacturing operations (e. g., Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen).
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