Production Planning Manager

My client, a global Aerospace manufacturer who are one of South Wales largest employers, are looking for an experiencec Production Planning Manager/Head of Planning to join their leadership team.

• Measure and analyse performance of the Planning processes in line with the site’s balance score card objectives and provide the required daily/weekly/monthly reports. Analyse the root cause of performance gaps and work to develop the necessary action/recovery plans
• Propose and execute action plans to reduce business risks to maintain the desired service level within the scope of activities
• Oversee the tactical execution of day-to-day planning activities across Production Planning and Control and Program Planning
• Establish detailed production schedules
• Build strategy for Planning team, looking for opportunities with technology and ways of working
• Key member of the SC Leadership team, working closely with peers to co-ordinate the execution of the production plan, identify areas for improvement and drive to completion
• Lead and contribute to lean and improvement projects and ensure that changes introduced are replicated within the processes and IS systems to ensure the effectiveness of planning parameter

Please note that is a full time, on-site position.

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