Planning Team Leader

Planning Team Leader Job Overview



My client are currently looking for a skilled Planning Team Leader to oversee and guide their Production Planning team. In this role, you'll lead efforts to optimise production schedules, manage finite capacity planning, and ensure seamless workflows.



Responsibilities include:



Lead the Production Planning team to maintain and update work centre schedules in ORsoft and SAP, addressing capacity issues proactively.

Develop and manage short- and long-term production plans to support operation cells and ensure alignment with project timelines.

Collaborate with production engineering and procurement to keep routing durations accurate.

Implement KPIs to track department performance, fostering continuous improvement.

Ensure effective team communication through regular SQDCPI meetings and manage key SAP transactions as Planning Coordinator.Planning Team Leader Job Requirements



Relevant experience in engineering or manufacturing, particularly with one-off products

Leadership and motivational skills to leverage team strengths and address areas for improvement

SAP knowledge in WM and PP modules and familiarity with ORsoft

Strong communication skills for clear, action-oriented directives

Organisational abilities with a detail-oriented approach

Adaptability and change management skills to guide process improvements

Knowledge of Lean principles for efficiency and cost reduction Planning Team Leader Salary & Benefits



£51,0000 - £56,000

10% Personal Bonus

33 Days Annual Leave

15% Pension (6% Employee / 9% Employer)

24/7 Onsite Gym and Canteen

Confidential support through the Employee Assistance Programmes

Access to a wide range of discounts on everyday shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle

Opportunity to apply for a Costco membership for exclusive offers

Discounted personal car leasing available for you, your family, and friends

Long Service Awards to celebrate employee longevity

Continuous learning and development

Free, secure onsite parking, including electric charging facilities



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