Office and Planning Manager

We are delighted to be working alongside our very successful, highly reputable, established and friendly client as they seek to recruit an Office and Planning Manager to join their team at their offices in Edenbridge. My client has an excellent reputation within their field of industry and offers a great environment in which to work. This role is a full time position Mon-Fri 0900-1730 working from modern offices in Edenbridge.

Office and Planning Manager

Full time role

Mon- Fri 0900-1730

Role based in Edenbridge. Due to office location, you will need to be a driver and have your own vehicle. Lots of free car parking on site.

Salary £30000-£35000 per year depending on experience levels plus very good all round company benefits, including health insurance, 24 days holiday (plus all UK bank holidays) and a great pension scheme.

The role will provide the opportunity of promotional and progression options within the business

The role - Office and Planning Manager

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established, successful and independent group of companies

We are looking for a dedicated, hard-working individual to join a friendly team. This role offers an opportunity to manage sales and orders from customers, managing the planning, production, and production team, to ensure a successful service to customers.

Duties will include:

Overseeing the daily management of the sales orders, planning & production, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and team collaboration.

Monitor performance and provide support to production staff.

Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with company regulations.

Conducting regular team meetings to communicate goals, expectations, and updates.

Providing the Business Manager with the daily/weekly financial and productivity reports.

Manage and develop production schedules to meet customer deadlines efficiently.

Determine material, equipment, and labour requirements, ensuring resources are optimised.

Overseeing quality control to ensure product standards are consistently met.

Assisting with customer management, ensuring high service levels.

Liaising with internal departments, suppliers, and machine manufacturers as required.

Managing the Planning & Production process to ensure a smooth work-flow.

Developing production schedules to meet deadlines.

Estimating material, equipment, and labour requirements.

Resolving production issues to minimise delays.

Compiling and submitting reports to management.

Ordering consumables and controlling stock levels.

Handling customer account management and inquiries.

Co-ordinating deliveries and raising the necessary documentation.

Managing data entry and reconciliation in production software.

Experience, knowledge and competencies required:

We are seeking an organised, proactive, and ambitious professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team.

Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Good customer service skills

Good computer skills

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is preferable but not essential

Ability to work to deadlines in a busy environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a growing business, with a clear career progression path and supportive training.

If you have the drive, enthusiasm, and leadership skills to excel in this role, we’d love to hear from you!

For more information regarding this new and exciting Office and Planning Manager opportunity, please apply now! Short-listing will take place soon - don't miss out!

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job