Production Planning Manager
- Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire
- Sector: Admin & Customer Service, Technical & Engineering
- Job type: Full Time, Permanent
- Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 16.30pm (based on site)
- Reward: Negotiable DOE
- Start: ASAP
- Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, private medical, dental, optical and healthcare scheme, life insurance, income protection, discounts with local companies, summer and staff events, pension scheme, long service awards, training and development plans.
- Reference number: FL/Req/004741
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for optimising production processes and driving continuous improvement? We are looking for a Production Planning Manager to join our client’s team and lead the way in ensuring seamless material flow and production scheduling.
Who are we?
We are Busy Bee Recruitment, an awarding-winning recruitment agency supplying both temporary and permanent staffing solutions throughout the UK to our client base spanning multiple sectors including Sales & Marketing, Admin & Customer Service, Technical & Engineering, Industrial & Manufacturing, Finance & Accountancy, Care & Education, Supply Chain & Logistics.
Daily duties:
- Lead a team of 4 in managing material flow and production scheduling
- Oversee and enhance material flow from receiving through production to shipping
- Implement and standardise processes in scheduling, material handling, inventory management, and distribution
- Conduct continuous improvement activities
- Production and capacity planning on ERP
- Develop standard work processes, train teams and audit adherence
- Ensure team safety, drive performance appraisals, communicate objectives, and foster a culture of improvement
What we are looking for:
- Proven experience in planning, inventory control, or supply chain management
- Strong problem-solving skills (5 Whys, Ishikawa)
- Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., AX 2012 or D365)
- Excellent communication, mentoring, and organizational skills
- A proactive approach to health and safety responsibilities
If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy.