https://jobs.co.uk/job/production-planning-manager-gleeson-recruitment-group--cc68f5c4-0ecc-4036-bc59-334216c0aa30 RSS feed for Production Planning Manager at Gleeson Recruitment Group. en-gb Thu, 28 May 2026 22:07:44 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/production-planning-manager-gleeson-recruitment-group--cc68f5c4-0ecc-4036-bc59-334216c0aa30 https://jobs.co.uk/job/production-planning-manager-gleeson-recruitment-group--cc68f5c4-0ecc-4036-bc59-334216c0aa30 Wed, 20 May 2026 11:53:24 GMT Location: Stoke-on-trent | Salary: 35000.00-35000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | Role PurposeThe Master Production Scheduler (MPS) is responsible for developing, maintaining, and continuously improving the master production schedule to ensure the efficient, cost-effective, and timely manufacture of products in line with customer demand, inventory targets, and capacity constraints.This role acts as the central integration point between Sales, Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Logistics, balancing demand and supply while supporting business objectives such as service level improvement, inventory optimisation, and operational excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesMaster Production PlanningOwn and maintain the Master Production Schedule across relevant plants, product families, and time horizons.Translate the agreed demand plan into a feasible, capacity-validated production plan.Ensure alignment between Sales and Operations Planning (SandOP), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), and shop-floor execution.Maintain schedule accuracy and integrity within ERP/MRP systems.Capacity and Constraint ManagementBalance production demand with available capacity across labour, machinery, tooling, and critical resources.Identify capacity constraints, bottlenecks, and risks; d... Permanent