Production Planning Manager

Production and Materials planning leadership in a specialist manufacturing engineering environmentCheltenhamTo £50,000 - £60,000 per year + bonus + healthcare, pension and further company benefits The Company A leading manufacturing and engineering business that supplies into a broad spectrum of industries such as aerospace, automotive and motorsport is on a significant growth journey with extensive investment to deliver best in class products and process. The Role As head of the Planning function, this is a pivotal role within the operations team, responsible for ensuring the efficient coordination of materials, resources, and production capacity to meet customer demand while optimising operational performance. Key Responsibilities Lead, develop, and manage the planning team to deliver accurate and achievable production schedules Create and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term production plans aligned with business objectives Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, procurement, engineering, and sales teams Drive improvements in planning processes, systems, and data accuracy Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OTIF, inventory levels, and capacity utilisation Identify and mitigate supply chain or production risks proactively Support continuous improvement initiatives across the wider operations function Requirements Proven experience in a planning or scheduling leadership role within a manufacturing environment Strong understanding of MRP/ERP ..... full job details .....