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Manufacturing Planning Manager

Rubicon Recruitment Agency
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10 months ago
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Manufacturing Planning Manager, West Dorset

AsManufacturing Planning Manager you will be pivotal in ensuring the smoothplanning and prioritisationof production operations. Reporting directly into the Operations Director you will work closely across the business to ensure that production is planned to ensureon time deliveryandcost efficiently.

Background and Benefits:

Rubicon’s client deliver exceptional services to the aerospace, defence, and commercial sectors. With an emphasis on innovation, quality, and reliability, they offer a comprehensive capability that meets thehighest industry standards.

AsManufacturing Planning Manager you will benefit from ; healthcare package, 25 days plus BH (3 days off over Christmas), extra holiday incentives, plus an early finish on Fridays.

AsManufacturing Planning Manager you will:
• Plan and manage theproduction planfrom thepoint of orderthrough to delivery
• Determine the requirements ofmanpower, equipment and raw materialsneeded to maintain production demand
• Ensure efficiency andmaximum performanceto avoid delays
• Monitor theprogress of productionto ensure on time delivery in line withbudget and quality

The idealManufacturing Planning Manager will:
• Have proven experience in a similarproduction planningrole
• Be experienced in usingMRP systems
• Have strong organisational,problem solvingand communication skills
• Be confident withmaths and statistics

If this role is for you

ContactAmberat Rubicon today for more information about thisManufacturing Planning Manager vacancy, or apply to this advert today.

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