Production Planning Manager

4 weeks ago


Luton, United Kingdom Matchtech Full time
Our client, a large Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a Manufacturing Planning Manager to join them on an initial 12-month contract.
Fully onsite due to the nature of the role.
Applicants must be willing to obtain full SC Clearance and hold the sole British nationality.
£39.44 p/h Umbrella (£30 p/h PAYE), inside IR35.As Planning Manager, you would be responsible for overseeing and coordinating various aspects of project planning and execution. This role involves developing project timelines, allocating resources, and ensuring that projects are completed within agreed schedules. As Planning Manager, you will also collaborate with cross-functional teams, commutate progress to stakeholders and analyse data to optimise project success.
The key responsibilities of the Planning Manager role:
Project Planning - Develop and manage project plans, timelines and schedules to ensure efficient execution of projects
Resource Allocation - Allocate necessary resources, including personal, equipment and materials to meet project requirements
Risk assessment - Identify potential risks and challenges in projects, develop mitigation strategies and proactively address issues that may arise
Team collaboration - Coordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams, ensuring effective alignment to achieve project goals
Performance tracking - Monitor project progress, measure performance against milestones and implement adjustments when necessary to jeep projects on track
Data analysis - Analyse project data and performance metrics to identify trends to make informed decisions that impact upon the project achievability
Stakeholder communication - Provide regular updates and reports to stakeholder, including senior management, project managers and team members on project status and potential roadblocks
Problem solving - Address issues and challenges that arise during project execution, making decisions that align with project goals and company objectives
Adaptability - Flexibly adjust plans in response to changing circumstances or unexpected developments
Team development - Coach and mentor team members, facilitating their growth and development within the organisation
Purchase Requisition Management - Reviewing purchase requisition for material or services needed to support projects or operations. Ensure the purchase requisitions are aligned with project timelines whilst liaising with Procurement teams to ensure requisition placement is completed in correct timelines
What we are looking for:
Strong organisational, communication and analytical skills are essential for this role
Proficiency in planning, organising and overseeing projects from initiation to completion.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to efficiently convey plans, updates and expectations to cross-functional teams
Ability to analyse data and performance metrics to make informed decisions, identify opportunities and mitigate risks
Capacity to identify issues, develop solutions and facilitate decisions that support project goals
Ability to provide guidance to multi-functional teams that drives success
Effective time management skills to prioritise tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Flexibility to adjust plans in response to changing circumstances, unexpected developments and evolving priorities
Thoroughness in reviewing project plans, documentation and reports to ensure accuracy and quality of data
Experience in using SAP to plan production requirements
Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships, resolve conflicts and maintain a positive team dynamic
Confidence in making decisions based on data, analysis and thorough understanding pf project requirements
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