Head of Planning & Sub Manufacturing

Head of Planning & Subcontract Manufacturing

Onsite in Hampshire

£90,000 - £95,000 + Excellent Benefits

SC Clearance Eligible (candidates can start on BPSS)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Planning & Subcontract Manufacturing to join a leading engineering organisation delivering complex, low‑volume, high‑value electromechanical products.

This is a strategic leadership role where you'll be responsible for leading the planning function, managing subcontract manufacturing activities and ensuring products are delivered On Time In Full (OTIF). You'll lead a team of planners and subcontract managers while working closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Production and Programme teams to deliver manufacturing excellence.

• Lead the manufacturing planning function across multiple complex programmes.
• Manage subcontract manufacturing partners and supplier performance.
• Develop production and capacity plans to support customer demand.
• Drive inventory optimisation, working capital improvements and OTIF performance.
• Lead and develop a team of Production Planners and Subcontract Managers.
• Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain and Programme Management to ensure successful product delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across planning and manufacturing.
• Develop supply chain resilience and improve manufacturing capability.

• Significant experience leading Manufacturing Planning within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Strong ERP/MRP planning experience (IFS experience highly desirable).
• Experience with in low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing.
• Background in electromechanical or electronics manufacturing.
• Strong supplier and subcontract management experience.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.

• Salary up to £95,000
• Excellent benefits package
• Opportunity to shape a growing manufacturing planning function
• Work on cutting‑edge engineering programmes
• Security clearance sponsorship available (SC)

If you're an experienced planning leader looking to influence the delivery of complex engineering programmes, we'd love to hear from you.