Lead Production Planner

Position: Lead Production Planner (Permanent)
Job Title:

Lead Production Planner

Location:

Bristol
Salary:
Up to £55,000 plus benefits

Employment Type:

Permanent
Working Arrangements:
Hybrid following probation (3 days on site, 2 from home)

An established engineering and technology company is seeking a Lead Production Planner to oversee its planning team and drive operational excellence across the full product and project lifecycle.
This is a senior, hands‑on leadership role where you’ll guide planning activity, optimise production flow, and ensure seamless alignment from customer order through to shipment. You’ll lead a team of five planners responsible for production scheduling, capacity planning, and inventory control, while strengthening processes, improving data accuracy, and supporting the introduction of new products.

Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of five planners, fostering high performance and continuous improvement.
Own the production and capacity planning framework, ensuring accurate and reliable schedules.
Build and maintain the Master Production Schedule and associated planning tools.
Oversee demand forecasting, inventory planning, and material availability.
Improve planning processes using Lean and data‑driven methods.
Ensure planning data integrity and effective use of ERP/MRP systems.
Work closely with engineering, sales, supply chain, quality, and operations to align plans and mitigate risks early. About You
Strong planning experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
Solid understanding of MRP II, ERP/MES systems, and modern planning methodologies.
Confident working with data, forecasting, and scenario modelling.
Proven leadership capability with experience coaching or supervising a team.
Customer‑focused, analytical, and able to influence effectively across functions. Qualifications
Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or similar.
APICS, Lean, or CI certifications are advantageous. For more information, please contact Cathy Swain.
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