Job Description

Job Overview

We're an ambitious, fast-growing manufacturing start-up delivering innovative solutions to the construction and building materials sector. With increasing demand and a new production facility coming online, we're looking for a Manufacturing Planning Manager to help us scale efficiently and sustainably.

This is an opportunity to build processes from the ground up, lead the planning side of our ERP rollout, and have a real impact on production performance, customer service, and overall business growth.

The Role

You'll be our first dedicated Planning Manager - owning all aspects of production scheduling, material planning, and ERP system design. You'll work closely with our Operations, Design and Production teams to ensure we're delivering the right products, at the right time, every time.

Key Responsibilities

Develop all production planning, scheduling and outbound logistics processes from scratch

Translate sales forecasts and customer demand into efficient production plans

Lead the ERP planning module setup, including BOMs, routings, and lead times

Ensure material availability and manage inventory levels

Monitor and report on KPIs such as OTIF, inventory accuracy, and schedule adherence

Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and planning

Minimum Job Requirements

5+ years' experience in manufacturing planning

Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems

Hands-on mindset - you're happy rolling up your sleeves and fixing what's broken

Start-up/SME experience or ability to work in an unstructured, fast-paced environment

Excellent communicator and problem solver

Able to lead, influence, and implement processes

Experience in ERP implementation or upgrade projects

Familiarity with Lean / Continuous Improvement

Qualities & Attitude

Ability to think and act safely at all times

Recognise the importance of teamwork and building effective relationships in the workplace

The ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative and contribute towards process improvement

Adept at training and learning new procedures

Punctual/reliable

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 50,000.00-65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

What dates, days of the week or times of day would you be available for a short telephone interview Do you have experience of using ERP systems? If so which ones?
Experience:

production planning in a manufacturing business : 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person