Production Value Stream Planning Manager
1 month ago
This role oversees material flow from Receiving through Production to Shipping. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of procedures and standard work for production scheduling, material handling, inventory management, and distribution. Activities will include continuous improvement initiatives such as kaizens, PDCA, gemba walks, value stream mapping, and audits. To support continuous production flow, the Value Stream Planning Manager will lead the introduction of new systems such as water spider routes, PFEP (Plan for Every Part), and the use of capacity planning in the ERP system.
This is a leadership role and the successful candidate will be responsible for 4 additional team members. The ideal candidate will have previous planning, inventory controller, or other supply chain related experience and a positive approach to continuous improvement activities. A flexible approach to work requests, detail-oriented work style, strong communication skills, and computer literacy are also essential.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Inventory Controller on the design and implementation of milkrounds to support a continuous flow of materials from Stores through Production to Inspection and Shipping. They will also develop standard work for key processes in the Planning, Stores, and Packing and Shipping functions and train the teams across both shifts to follow the standard.
The role requires a strong understanding of Microsoft Dynamics 2012 and the ability to use capacity planning to schedule work across all Motion Control production teams. The successful candidate will also be responsible for ensuring Planning team provides onsite production scheduling support for the specified coverage periods and manage the team rota to ensure fair workload distribution.
At Thorlabs, we offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits package, including pension, health care, and 25 days holiday plus public holidays. We also provide opportunities for in-house customized training and development that accelerates career progression.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Please submit your application, including your CV and a covering letter, to Human Resources at Thorlabs Ltd, 204 Lancaster Way Business Park, Ely, Cambs, CB6 3NX or email.
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Production Value Stream Planning Manager
1 month ago
Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Thorlabs Full timeJob Title: Production Value Stream Planning ManagerThis role oversees material flow from Receiving through Production to Shipping. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of procedures and standard work for production scheduling, material handling, inventory management, and distribution.The Value Stream Planning Manager will be...
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Production Value Stream Planning Manager
1 month ago
Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Thorlabs Full timeJob Title: Production Value Stream Planning ManagerThis role oversees material flow from Receiving through Production to Shipping. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of procedures and standard work for production scheduling, material handling, inventory management, and distribution.The Value Stream Planning Manager will be...
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Production Value Stream Planning Manager
1 month ago
Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Thorlabs Full timeJob Title: Production Value Stream Planning ManagerThis role oversees material flow from Receiving through Production to Shipping. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of procedures and standard work for production scheduling, material handling, inventory management, and distribution.The Value Stream Planning Manager will be...
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Production Value Stream Planning Manager
2 weeks ago
Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Thorlabs Full timeJob Title: Production Value Stream Planning ManagerThis role oversees material flow from Receiving through Production to Shipping. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of procedures and standard work for production scheduling, material handling, inventory management, and distribution.The Value Stream Planning Manager will be...
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Production Value Stream Planning Manager
4 weeks ago
Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Thorlabs Full timeJob Title: Production Value Stream Planning ManagerThis role oversees material flow from Receiving through Production to Shipping. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of procedures and standard work for production scheduling, material handling, inventory management, and distribution.The Value Stream Planning Manager will be...
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Production Value Stream Planning Manager
3 weeks ago
Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Thorlabs Full timeJob Title: Production Value Stream Planning ManagerThis role oversees material flow from Receiving through Production to Shipping. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of procedures and standard work for production scheduling, material handling, inventory management, and distribution.The Value Stream Planning Manager will be...
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Production Value Stream Planning Manager
3 weeks ago
Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Thorlabs Full timeJob Title: Production Value Stream Planning ManagerThis role oversees material flow from Receiving through Production to Shipping. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of procedures and standard work for production scheduling, material handling, inventory management, and distribution.The Value Stream Planning Manager will be...
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Production Value Stream Planning Manager
4 weeks ago
Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Thorlabs Full timeJob Title: Production Value Stream Planning ManagerThis role oversees material flow from Receiving through Production to Shipping. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of procedures and standard work for production scheduling, material handling, inventory management, and distribution.The Value Stream Planning Manager will be...
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Production Value Stream Planning Manager
1 week ago
Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Thorlabs Full timeJob SummaryThis role oversees material flow from Receiving through Production to Shipping. The Value Stream Planning Manager will lead the development and implementation of procedures and standard work for production scheduling, material handling, inventory management, and distribution. Activities will include continuous improvement initiatives such as...
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Production Value Stream Planning Manager
4 weeks ago
Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Thorlabs Full timeJob Title: Production Value Stream Planning ManagerThis role oversees material flow from Receiving through Production to Shipping. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of procedures and standard work for production scheduling, material handling, inventory management, and distribution.The Value Stream Planning Manager will be...
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Production Value Stream Planning Manager
4 weeks ago
Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Thorlabs Full timeJob Title: Production Value Stream Planning ManagerThis role oversees material flow from Receiving through Production to Shipping. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of procedures and standard work for production scheduling, material handling, inventory management, and distribution.The Value Stream Planning Manager will be...
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Production Value Stream Planning Manager
1 month ago
Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Thorlabs Full timeJob Title: Value Stream Planning ManagerThis is a leadership role that oversees material flow from Receiving through Production to Shipping. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of procedures and standard work for production scheduling, material handling, inventory management, and distribution.The Value Stream Planning...
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Production Value Stream Planning Manager
1 week ago
Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Thorlabs Full timeAbout the RoleThis is a leadership position that oversees material flow from Receiving through Production to Shipping. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of procedures and standard work for production scheduling, material handling, inventory management, and distribution.The role involves continuous improvement activities...
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Production Value Stream Planning Manager
2 weeks ago
Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Thorlabs Full timeJob OverviewThis role oversees material flow from Receiving through Production to Shipping at Thorlabs, a global industry leading optical technologies company. The Production Value Stream Planning Manager will lead the development and implementation of procedures and standard work for production scheduling, material handling, inventory management, and...
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Production Value Stream Planning Manager
3 weeks ago
Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Thorlabs Full timeJob Title: Production Value Stream Planning ManagerThis role oversees material flow from Receiving through Production to Shipping. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of procedures and standard work for production scheduling, material handling, inventory management, and distribution. Key responsibilities include:Leadership...
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Production Value Stream Planning Manager
3 weeks ago
Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Thorlabs Full timeJob Title: Production Value Stream Planning ManagerThis role oversees material flow from Receiving through Production to Shipping. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of procedures and standard work for production scheduling, material handling, inventory management, and distribution. Key responsibilities include:Leadership...
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Production Value Stream Planning Manager
1 month ago
Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Thorlabs Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Production Value Stream Planning Manager to join our team at Thorlabs. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for overseeing material flow from Receiving through Production to Shipping, leading the development and implementation of procedures and standard work for production...
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Production Value Stream Planning Manager
1 month ago
Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Thorlabs Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Production Value Stream Planning Manager to join our team at Thorlabs. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for overseeing material flow from Receiving through Production to Shipping, leading the development and implementation of procedures and standard work for production...
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Production Value Stream Planner
3 weeks ago
Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Thorlabs Full timeJob Title: Production Value Stream PlannerThorlabs is seeking a highly skilled Production Value Stream Planner to join our team in Ely, UK. As a key member of our production planning team, you will be responsible for ensuring uninterrupted and on-time supply of manufactured items to warehouses and customers.Key Responsibilities:Generate and maintain an...
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Production Value Stream Planner
3 weeks ago
Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Thorlabs Full timeJob Title: Production Value Stream PlannerThorlabs is seeking a highly skilled Production Value Stream Planner to join our team in Ely, UK. As a key member of our production planning team, you will be responsible for ensuring uninterrupted and on-time supply of manufactured items to warehouses and customers.Key Responsibilities:Generate and maintain an...
