Production Planning Team Leader

As a Planning Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth production planning across Bulk, Packaging, and Tolling plants. You'll lead a team of planners and collaborate closely with supply chain and procurement teams to meet customer demand, optimize inventory, and support the European IBP process.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a medium-sized organisation operating in the industrial and manufacturing industry. The company is committed to maintaining high standards of production efficiency and supply chain management, providing a stable and professional work environment.

Description

• Manage production planning processes and site inventory levels to align with weekly plant capacity.
• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of planners, conducting regular meetings, appraisals, and personal development sessions.
• Drive the site IBP process, analyzing demand fluctuations and engaging senior stakeholders.
• Monitor and escalate potential constraints impacting customer delivery, production, or purchasing.
• Ensure EHS standards are consistently upheld within the department.
• Facilitate supply chain improvement projects and support the Supply Chain Manager.
• Prepare SAP-based reports to support site performance management systems.
• Oversee personnel functions including recruitment, performance management, and absence management.

Profile

A successful Production Planning Team Leader should have:

• Degree-level education in a Supply Chain/Engineering or business discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
• Proven experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of SAP and advanced Excel skills (required).
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and a data-driven approach.
• Team Management experience.
• APICS certification is an advantage.
• Resilient under pressure and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with remote teams and work across cultures.
• A proactive team player with a continuous improvement mindset.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary between 39,000 and 45,000.
• Permanent position within the industrial and manufacturing sector.
• Opportunity to develop leadership skills and progress within the company.
• Professional and supportive work environment in Duxford.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Production Planning Team Leader, we encourage you to apply today.