Materials and Production Planning Manager
Prince Personnel Limited
Wrockwardine Wood · posted 16 August 2026
Job type
temporary
Location
Wrockwardine Wood, Shropshire
Category
Logistics and Warehousing
Materials and Production Planning Manager
Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements.
Telford
Permanent
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Monday Friday 37.5 hours per week
Are you an experienced Materials Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Production Planning Manager or Master Scheduler looking for your next challenge within the automotive manufacturing sector?
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier seeking an experienced Materials & Production Planning Manager to join their leadership team. This is a critical role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment where you will be responsible for overseeing production planning, materials management, inventory control and supply chain activities to ensure customer requirements are delivered on time and in full.
The Materials & Production Planning Manager will be responsible for:
Leading and developing the Production Planning, Scheduling and Materials teams
Managing all aspects of materials planning, inventory management and production scheduling
Delivering effective Master Production Scheduling and supporting monthly Sales & Operations Planning
Ensuring customer orders are fulfilled accurately and on time
Collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to guarantee material availability and uninterrupted production
Managing supplier performance and resolving material shortages
Driving inventory accuracy and stock optimisation initiatives
Creating daily sequencing plans and managing shop orders
Monitoring planning parameters and maintaining accurate ERP system data
Identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities across planning and supply chain operations
Supporting a strong culture of safety, quality and operational excellence
Ensuring compliance with IATF16949 and relevant ISO standards
Leading change management initiatives and supporting business transformation projects
We are looking for someone who has experience in:
Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Production Planning or Scheduling within a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment
Managing production schedules in a high-volume manufacturing operation
Master Production Scheduling and S&OP processes
Inventory control, supplier management and demand planning
Automotive quality systems including IATF16949
Lean Manufacturing or similar continuous improvement methodologies
Leading, coaching and developing teams
Working with ERP systems; SAP experience would be highly advantageous but is not essential
The application process:
Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, then please make it known at the earliest opportunity.
We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we're able to progress with your application within 72 working hours .If you do not hear from us within this time your details wont be retained. So, if you're not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment.
About Us
Prince Personnel are an employment agency working on behalf of our client.Whether youre seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract youll find us easy to deal with.Located in thriving Telford, we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales. xwzovoh Prince Personnel specialise in commercial, accounts and finance and technical recruitment.With the best jobs around we are an independent agency working hard for you.
Reference: AA26999
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Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements.
Telford
Permanent
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Monday Friday 37.5 hours per week
Are you an experienced Materials Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Production Planning Manager or Master Scheduler looking for your next challenge within the automotive manufacturing sector?
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier seeking an experienced Materials & Production Planning Manager to join their leadership team. This is a critical role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment where you will be responsible for overseeing production planning, materials management, inventory control and supply chain activities to ensure customer requirements are delivered on time and in full.
The Materials & Production Planning Manager will be responsible for:
Leading and developing the Production Planning, Scheduling and Materials teams
Managing all aspects of materials planning, inventory management and production scheduling
Delivering effective Master Production Scheduling and supporting monthly Sales & Operations Planning
Ensuring customer orders are fulfilled accurately and on time
Collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to guarantee material availability and uninterrupted production
Managing supplier performance and resolving material shortages
Driving inventory accuracy and stock optimisation initiatives
Creating daily sequencing plans and managing shop orders
Monitoring planning parameters and maintaining accurate ERP system data
Identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities across planning and supply chain operations
Supporting a strong culture of safety, quality and operational excellence
Ensuring compliance with IATF16949 and relevant ISO standards
Leading change management initiatives and supporting business transformation projects
We are looking for someone who has experience in:
Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Production Planning or Scheduling within a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment
Managing production schedules in a high-volume manufacturing operation
Master Production Scheduling and S&OP processes
Inventory control, supplier management and demand planning
Automotive quality systems including IATF16949
Lean Manufacturing or similar continuous improvement methodologies
Leading, coaching and developing teams
Working with ERP systems; SAP experience would be highly advantageous but is not essential
The application process:
Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, then please make it known at the earliest opportunity.
We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we're able to progress with your application within 72 working hours .If you do not hear from us within this time your details wont be retained. So, if you're not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment.
About Us
Prince Personnel are an employment agency working on behalf of our client.Whether youre seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract youll find us easy to deal with.Located in thriving Telford, we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales. xwzovoh Prince Personnel specialise in commercial, accounts and finance and technical recruitment.With the best jobs around we are an independent agency working hard for you.
Reference: AA26999