Production and Planning Manager

Materials and Production Planning Manager 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 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 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 Leading change management initiatives and supporting business transformation projects 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 SAP experience would be highly advantageous but is not essential Whether youre seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract youll find us easy to deal with.xkybehq Prince Personnel specialise in commercial, accounts and finance and technical recruitment.