Planning Manager Food Manufacturing

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Birmingham
Salary
27000.00 - 35000.00 GBP Annual + Excellent benefits
Posted
22 Jun 2021
Closes
20 Jul 2021
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Overview

City Recruitment Group Executive are recruiting for a Planning Manager to work for an established confectionary, food manufacturing business on a permanent basis. This role is paying between GBP27,000 - GBP35,000 dependant on experience.

Your new role

This role would suit a passionate individual with strong food manufacturing planning experience & a thorough understanding of end to end supply chain functions with a focus on 100% order fulfilment.

This role will be responsible for the day to day running of the production planning team and function, ensuring that your team has the right levels of support, metrics and tools available to them to carry out their jobs effectively.

This role is fast paced and works across a large number of functions, we are looking for someone to bring experience and production planning knowledge that will support the growth of the business and the expansion.

* Manage & oversee the day to day operations of the Production Planning Team

* Subject Matter Expert for all production planning queries

* CI of processes focused on LEAN, efficiencies & quality of service delivery

* Create & deliver the very best planning profile for all production lines

* Implement production planning strategies that maximise line running time

* Coach, mentor & develop the Planning teams

* Design, develop and implement planning solutions to fulfil requirements

What you'll need to succeed

* Production Planning Management experience in Food / FMCG

* Ability to work in fast-paced evolving food manufacturing & distribution environment

* Proven Management skills with the ability to drive a high performing team

* Strong Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, vlook ups etc.)

* Strong computer skills

* Analytical

* Strong experience with ERP, WMS systems

* Experience in a food supply chain environment or FMCG

What you'll get in return

For the right candidate, this is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in success and development of a growing food, confectionary manufacturing business whose mission is to be 'best in class'. This is an environment where you have accountability for your career and can make a real contribution to the success and growth of the organisation.

Please 'Apply Now' if you think you match the requirements for the above role or contact Sehar Kabir at City Recruitment for more information