Production Planning Manager

Location: Outskirts of Ely, Cambridgeshire

Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 16.30pm (based on site)

Hourly Rate / Salary: Negotiable DOE

Duration: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, private medical, dental, optical and healthcare scheme, life insurance, income protection, discounts with local companies, summer and staff events, pension scheme, long service awards, training and development plans.

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for optimising production processes and driving continuous improvement? We are looking for a Production Planning Manager to join our client's team and lead the way in ensuring seamless material flow and production scheduling.

Who are we?

We are Busy Bee Recruitment, an awarding-winning recruitment agency supplying both temporary and permanent staffing solutions throughout the UK to our client base spanning multiple sectors including Sales & Marketing, Admin & Customer Service, Technical & Engineering, Industrial & Manufacturing, Finance & Accountancy, Care & Education, Supply Chain & Logistics.

Daily duties:

* Lead a team of 4 in managing material flow and production scheduling

* Oversee and enhance material flow from receiving through production to shipping

* Implement and standardise processes in scheduling, material handling, inventory management, and distribution

* Conduct continuous improvement activities

* Production and capacity planning on ERP

* Develop standard work processes, train teams and audit adherence

* Ensure team safety, drive performance appraisals, communicate objectives, and foster a culture of improvement

What we are looking for:

* Proven experience in planning, inventory control, or supply chain management

* Strong problem-solving skills (5 Whys, Ishikawa)

* Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., AX 2012 or D365)

* Excellent communication, mentoring, and organizational skills

* A proactive approach to health and safety responsibilities

If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy