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Production Planning Team Manager - Industry leading benefits!

???? Ulverston, Cumbria
???? Full Time | ???? Permanent
???? Manufacturing | ???? Ref: #IND-LL-25

Butler Rose are proud to be exclusively partnered with a global manufacturing leader. With a proud history of engineering excellence and innovation, we are now looking to recruit an experienced Production Planning Team Manager to join their Ulverston site and lead a vital part of their operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised and forward-thinking planning professional to drive production efficiency, enhance on-time delivery performance, and lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced, high-precision manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Production Planning Team, overseeing daily planning activities across multiple production lines.
• Develop and maintain robust production schedules aligned with customer requirements, stock levels, and capacity constraints.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Procurement, Engineering, and Sales to optimise planning and ensure seamless workflow.
• Monitor and analyse KPIs such as lead times, and capacity utilisation, implementing improvements where necessary.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline planning processes and improve material availability and resource allocation.
• Ensure accurate and timely data is maintained within the ERP/MRP system.
• Mentor and develop planning team members, supporting personal development and succession planning.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a production planning or scheduling role within a manufacturing environment, ideally with leadership responsibility.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and production workflows.
• Excellent organisational and analytical skills with the ability to manage priorities in a dynamic setting.
• Effective communicator with strong leadership and team-building skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset and experience in process optimisation.

Benefit

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid/Flexi working option including a 4 day working week - 37 hours per week
• Company bonus scheme
• Life insurance
• Contributory pension scheme 6% employer - 3% employee
• Corporate gym membership
• 5.5 weeks annual leave + Banks
• A forward-thinking, supportive working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• The chance to contribute to high-quality, mission-critical products used around the world

If you're an experienced planner looking to step into a leadership role-or a planning manager ready for a new challenge-we'd love to hear from you.

???? Apply now and become part of the legacy of innovation and precision engineering.

???? For more information or to apply, please submit your CV and cover letter quoting reference #IND-LL-25

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.