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Production Planning Team Leader

International Permanent £39,000 - £45,000 per year View Job Description
As a Planning Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth production planning across Bulk, Packaging, and Tolling plants. You'll lead a team of planners and collaborate closely with supply chain and procurement teams to meet customer demand, optimize inventory, and support the European IBP process.
  • Strong knowledge of SAP and advanced Excel skills required
  • Competitive salary up to £45,000

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a medium-sized organisation operating in the industrial and manufacturing industry. The company is committed to maintaining high standards of production efficiency and supply chain management, providing a stable and professional work environment.

Job Description

  • Manage production planning processes and site inventory levels to align with weekly plant capacity.
  • Supervise, coach, and develop a team of planners, conducting regular meetings, appraisals, and personal development sessions.
  • Drive the site IBP process, analyzing demand fluctuations and engaging senior stakeholders.
  • Monitor and escalate potential constraints impacting customer delivery, production, or purchasing.
  • Ensure EHS standards are consistently upheld within the department.
  • Facilitate supply chain improvement projects and support the Supply Chain Manager.
  • Prepare SAP-based reports to support site performance management systems.
  • Oversee personnel functions including recruitment, performance management, and absence management.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Production Planning Team Leader should have:

  • Degree-level education in a Supply Chain/Engineering or business discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
  • Proven experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of SAP and advanced Excel skills (required).
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes and a data-driven approach.
  • Team Management experience.
  • APICS certification is an advantage.
  • Resilient under pressure and adaptable to changing priorities.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
  • Ability to collaborate with remote teams and work across cultures.
  • A proactive team player with a continuous improvement mindset.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary between £39,000 and £45,000.
  • Permanent position within the industrial and manufacturing sector.
  • Opportunity to develop leadership skills and progress within the company.
  • Professional and supportive work environment in Duxford.



If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Production Planning Team Leader, we encourage you to apply today.

Contact
Balkar Brier
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6934273
Phone number
+44 2078 312000

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Production Planning
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
International
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Balkar Brier
Consultant phone
+44 2078 312000
Job reference
JN-012026-6934273