Owen Daniels
MPL Manager
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Experienced MPL Manager Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced MPL Manager (Manufacturing, Planning & Logistics) to join a global engineering and manufacturing organisation. Reporting to the Plant Manager and forming part of the Site Leadership Team (SLT), this role is responsible for leading the site's manufacturing planning, materials management and logistics functions to ensure the efficient flow of materials from supplier through to customer.
This is a strategic leadership role, responsible for developing and executing the site's supply chain strategy while ensuring customer demand is met through effective planning, inventory management and operational excellence. You'll work collaboratively with Production, Engineering, Procurement, Quality and Customer Service to optimise performance and drive continuous improvement across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a key member of the Site Leadership Team, contributing to site strategy, business planning and operational performance.
- Lead the Manufacturing, Planning and Logistics (MPL) function, ensuring the effective management of production planning, materials, inventory and logistics.
- Develop and implement supply chain strategies that improve customer service, operational efficiency and working capital performance.
- Lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, aligning customer demand with production capacity and material availability.
- Drive improvements in On Time In Full (OTIF), inventory accuracy, inventory turns and supplier performance.
- Ensure robust production planning and scheduling processes are in place to support manufacturing operations and customer commitments.
- Oversee material planning and inventory management, balancing service levels with inventory optimisation.
- Work closely with Procurement and suppliers to minimise supply chain risk and improve continuity of supply.
- Develop KPIs and performance reporting to monitor planning, logistics and supply chain performance.
- Identify and deliver Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives across planning, logistics and material flow.
- Lead, coach and develop the Manufacturing, Planning and Logistics team, promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring supply chain readiness for new product launches.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, health & safety requirements and operational standards.
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About You
- Proven experience in a senior Manufacturing Planning, Supply Chain or Logistics leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience leading planning, materials management and logistics functions.
- Experience operating as part of a Site Leadership Team or senior management team.
- Strong understanding of S&OP, demand planning, production planning, inventory management and material flow.
- Demonstrable success in improving OTIF, inventory performance, customer service and operational efficiency.
- Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing planning processes.
- Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to develop high-performing teams.
- Experience driving Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
- Commercially aware with excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Degree qualified in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Business or a related discipline is desirable.
- APICS, CPIM, CIPS or Lean Six Sigma qualifications would be advantageous.
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What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
- Company pension.
- Private healthcare.
- Life assurance.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Ongoing leadership development and career progression.
- The opportunity to play a key strategic role within a global manufacturing business and influence site-wide operational performance as part of the Site Leadership Team.
If you're an experienced Manufacturing, Planning & Logistics leader looking for a strategic role where you can shape supply chain performance and drive operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.
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