Production Planning Supervisor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Production Planning Supervisor to join a growing manufacturing business. Reporting into Operations, this role is responsible for coordinating material flow, production support activities and work-in-progress to ensure manufacturing schedules are achieved efficiently and without interruption. Leading a small team, you will work closely with production, planning and supply chain functions to maximise productivity, maintain operational performance and drive continuous improvement across the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team responsible for ensuring materials, components and equipment are available to production in line with manufacturing schedules.
• Coordinate daily production support activities to ensure manufacturing operations achieve planned output targets.
• Work closely with production planners, supply chain teams and operational stakeholders to ensure the timely flow of materials throughout the manufacturing process.
• Develop and improve material flow, kitting, line replenishment and work allocation processes to minimise downtime and eliminate shortages.
• Ensure ERP and production systems accurately reflect inventory movements, work-in-progress status and product locations.
• Monitor operational performance, productivity and efficiency metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Support the delivery of production plans through effective resource coordination and capacity management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, safety and right-first-time manufacturing.
• Lead, develop and mentor team members to achieve departmental and operational objectives.
• Work collaboratively across production, engineering, stores and supply chain functions to resolve issues and maintain workflow continuity.

Beneficial Skills / Experience:

• Experience within a production planning, manufacturing coordination, operations supervision or supply chain environment.
• Strong organisational, scheduling and workload planning skills.
• Experience using ERP, MRP or manufacturing management systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage priorities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on operational performance.
• Experience in a production planning or scheduling function within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of material requirement planning (MRP) and production control processes.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and operational excellence methodologies.
• Experience managing material flow, inventory accuracy and production support activities.

Additional Details:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company profit share scheme.
• Healthcare and wellbeing scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company pension scheme.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and on-site charging facilities.