Are you an experienced Production Planner who has mentored a team within a manufacturing environment? Do you have a strong understanding of manufacturing workflows and planning processes? We are working with a leading manufacturer who are looking for a Production Planning Manager on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for leading the planning team to ensure that manufacturing schedules meet customer demands while maintainingefficient stock levels.Production Planning ManagerPermanentSalary dependent on experience40 hour working week, flexible start and finish timesWokingProduction Planning ManagerJob DescriptionReview MRP outputs to prioritise daily production schedulesIdentify material shortages and initiate corrective actionsLead of a team of production plannersAnalyse part demand, usage trends and forecastsMaintain and improve planning data including BOM''s, routings and work instructionsProduction Planning ManagerEssential Experience/Skills/QualificationsProven experience in production planning, including MRP and inventory controlExperience managing a teamBackground working within an engineering or manufacturing environmentProduction Planning ManagerCompany Benefits26 days holiday plus the 8 bank holidaysAccess to an employee assistance programmeMedical insuranceIf you feel you''re a good fit for this position, please click ..... full job details .....