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Production Planning Manager

Production Planning Manager

Cherry Professional - Relationship Led Recruitment

Posted 6 days ago, valid for a month

Sleaford, Lincolnshire NG34 8GG, England

Full Time

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Cherry is seeking a dynamic Production Planning Manager for an expanding FMCG company in Sleaford.
The role involves overseeing production planning to meet customer forecasts, identifying process efficiencies, and ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards.
Candidates should have proven experience in planning management within a food manufacturing environment and possess excellent analytical and communication skills.
The position requires a collaborative leadership approach and the ability to adapt to changing priorities, with a focus on continuous improvement initiatives.
An excellent salary is offered, and applicants should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Production Planning Manager | Permanent | Sleaford | Excellent SalaryCherry are looking for a dynamic Production Planning Manager for a forward thinking and expanding FMCG company. You will take a lead role and oversee the planning function to ensure production schedules fulfil customer fore-casted requirements. Responsibilities:• Evaluate the existing processes within production planning to look for opportunities to drive efficiencies• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and streamline processes• Overseeing the planning of production using IFS liaising with external suppliers and internal stakeholders• Ensuring that a good quality service is provided and that all products meet the ISO 9001 standard.• Define and create comprehensive weekly production plan• Proactively review planning efficiencies in line with company KPIs and to support business growth• Develop strategies to streamline business processes • Oversee the management and development of the planning team• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for the effective management of the production planning functionIdeal Candidate:• A positive and customer focused attitude in line with our company values• Proven experience in planning management within a food manufacturing environment• Outstanding analytical skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities • Excellent communication skills, with a positive approach towards problem solving• Knowledge of Microsoft products (Excel, Word, Visio etc)• Ability to thrive in an often fluid/changing manufacturing environment.• Collaborative leadership approachCherry Professional are recruiting on behalf of their clientRoles you may have applied for: Production Planner | Production Planning Manager | Senior Production Planner|Cherry Professional are recruiting for this opportunity on behalf of our client. Please view our Privacy Policy on our website to understand how your data will be used if you apply for this role.

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