Elevation Recruitment Group
Planning Manager
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Planning Manager - Rotherham - £55,000 - £65,000
Elevation Recruitment Group is proud to be partnering with a leading global manufacturer in Rotherham as they look to recruit an experienced Planning Manager to lead their planning and scheduling function.
It’s a very exciting time for the business as they are currently seeing rapid growth and are investing heavily as a result in the site to increase production.
What's On Offer:
- 25 days annual leave plus statutory days, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
- Flexible bank holidays, giving you the choice to take them in a way that suits you
- Age-banded pension scheme, with company contributions up to 14% for those aged 56+
- Onsite gym facilities
- Westfield Health Cover
- Free onsite parking
- Electric vehicle charging points
- Employee volunteering days
- Genuine career development and progression opportunities
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise the scheduling team, driving performance against business objectives and proposing process improvements
- Own health, safety and environmental compliance within the scheduling department (ISO 9001, 14001, 18001)
- Work closely with sales and production to ensure customer requirements are scheduled, produced and dispatched OTIF
- Manage raw material and production planning across primary and secondary processes, optimising supply and reducing bottlenecks
- Deliver against financial and stock targets, carrying out regular reviews and providing recovery plans where needed
- Develop and train the team, manage HR responsibilities, and report on departmental KPIs
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Previous Experience:
- Previous experience within an industrial manufacturing environment
- Strong Excel skills
- Strong track record of implementing process improvements within a scheduling or planning function
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders from operatives through to senior management
About Elevation
Elevation Recruitment Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy operating across Procurement & Supply Chain, HR, Finance and Business Change. We work in partnership with businesses across Yorkshire, the East Midlands and beyond to connect exceptional talent with genuinely exciting opportunities.
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