Roke
Subcontracts Manufacturing Manager
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Manufacturing Planning Manager (Roke)
About Roke
Great ideas come from different minds. That’s why Roke—a world-class technology and engineering consultancy—brings together engineers, scientists, analysts, and creatives from every background to solve meaningful problems. We provide advanced research, development services, and products to high-profile customers tackling challenging, real-world issues.
As technology evolves, so does Roke. We work on the innovations that will shape tomorrow—because we’re driven by doing more than just solving today’s problems.
The Role
As Manufacturing Planning Manager at Roke, you’ll be the primary liaison between cross-departmental teams and external stakeholders to ensure on-time, accurate manufacturing deliveries. This is a critical position that requires strong planning skills, deep industry knowledge, and the ability to mitigate risks at every stage of production.
Primary Job Purpose:
- Ensure all customer product orders are delivered On-Time-In-Full (OTIF)
- Plan product build demands in collaboration with Production Planners and Project Managers
- Raise external requirements for subcontractors and suppliers, liaising to achieve OTIF
- Liaise with Sales and Programme Management to align production planning across the business
- Work with Supply Chain to ensure supplier delivery plans are in place, negotiating timelines and managing expectations
Key Responsibilities
- Material and Supply Planning:
- Interpret ERP/MRP (Enterprise Resource Planning) requirements and drive subcontractor orders placement
- Collaborate with Supply Chain to raise purchase requisitions timely, ensuring material deliveries meet production schedules
- Monitor job status and performance in partnership with production and procurement, planning mitigations proactively
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Supplier and Stakeholder Management:
- Maintain close relationships with external subcontractors, encouraging early issue identification
- Work with Engineering and Project Management to confirm compliance with change notices and designs
- Coordinate subcontractor capacity planning, balancing workload to avoid delays
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Process and Compliance:
- Drive planning execution through Roke’s ERP/MRP tool, cost-benefit analysis included
- Operate within Roke’s policies and procedures while adapting to any requirements for business efficiency
- Introduce continuous improvement opportunities in stock/order systems and cross-functional reporting
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Supplier Improvement Coordination:
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Supply Chain to develop supplier improvement plans
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Flexible Duty Scope:
- Perform other duties, relevant to job role responsibilities, as required for business operation
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
- A university degree (preferably related to engineering, logistics, or business)
- CPIM (Certificate in Production and Inventory Management) certification is advantageous
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in Manufacturing Planning, Supply Chain, or Production Operations
- Experience in electronics or electromechanical assembly sectors is advantageous
- Advanced ERP/MRP knowledge (ideally with IFS methodology), used to enhance workload and inventory management
- Strong ability to negotiate and communicate with senior stakeholders, including subcontractors
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Lean Manufacturing Toolset (Advantageous)
- Fruitful experience in Lean tools (e.g., Kanban, 5S, Total Productive Maintenance)
Personal Attributes, Values & Competencies
- Leadership – Guide teams and drive decision-making irrespective of deadlines
- Ability to adapt to tight organisational priorities and manage concurrent priorities
- Self-motivation – Thrives in responsibility while maintaining professionalism
- Strong problem-solving skills to pivot actions when challenges arise
Why Join Roke?
Competitive Benefits:
- Earn a generous salary, complemented by wide-ranging flexible benefits including:
- Health and wellbeing support packages
- Savings and protection, covering pensions and life assurance
- Life and leisure perks, enhancing work-life balance
Community and Culture:
- Engage in passionate groups across tools, technologies, and techniques—collaborating with peers to exchange ideas
- Equal Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion are core values; we actively support a friendly, creative, and inclusive workplace
Security Requirements:
- SC Clearance will be required due to security-sensitive projects.
Next Steps
Apply now by submitting a current CV. We look forward to talking to you!
- Explore more about Roke and our work: roke.co.uk
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