Production and Planning Manager

Production & Planning ManagerWest SussexPermanent Salary: 60K

Workshop Recruitment is seeking an experienced Production & Planning Manager to lead manufacturing operations, production planning and scheduling within a bespoke, high-quality manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and motivate manufacturing teams and Section Leaders.
• Manage production planning, scheduling and work orders using ERP/MRP systems.
• Monitor production performance, capacity, workflow and customer delivery deadlines.
• Drive productivity, efficiency and continuous improvement across the shopfloor.
• Maintain high standards of quality, health and safety, and operational discipline.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 10 years' relevant manufacturing experience.
• Proven experience in a senior production management role.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling and capacity management.
• Advanced working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• Demonstrable success in improving productivity, team performance and delivery.

Desirable:

• Experience with Epicor ERP/MRP, Lean manufacturing, precision engineering, sheet metal fabrication or bespoke, high-mix manufacturing.