Production Planning Manager

Job Role: Production Planning Manager Hours: Monday to Friday (08:30am – 17:00 pm and Friday 08.30am – 14.30pm) Salary: Neg on experience Currently we have an amazing opportunity for an experienced Production Planning Manager to work for a leading PVC manufacturer based in Halifax. The successful candidate will manage all aspects of production planning/scheduling activity to the highest safety, operational, quality and inventory management standards. Key Responsibilities: * Key member of the manufacturing management team and contribute to the overall strategy for the supply chain and operation of the business. * Optimise the planning/scheduling efficiency, maximise productivity and customer satisfaction with high nineties of OTIF performance * Ensure material availability, stock levels balanced and to match production plan. * Manage engineering changes effectively. * Create and actively progress and manage production plans. * Automate current process flow from customer order to FG’s. * Support the Implementation of planning tool software. * Work with manufacturing to provide the most efficient and robust plans. * Work closely with the Operations, Sales and Technical functions. * Facilitate effective communication, liaising with SLT and across the business to achieve company objectives * Ensure that Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental standards are adhered to including the requirements of ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 and all matters relating to this are dealt with using the resources within the company. Key Skills/Experience Required: * Previous experience of Production Planning Management (essential) * Experience in general manufacturing (essential) * Ability to communicate effectively on all levels * High level of accuracy and attention to detail * Advanced skills in Excel * Sense of urgency – demonstrable energy and drive * Commercially aware with strong influencing skills * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills