Production and Planning Manager

Company: Workshop Recruitment
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Location: Hastings
Job Description:

Production & Planning ManagerWest SussexPermanent Salary: 60K

Workshop Recruitment is seeking an experienced Production & Planning Manager to lead manufacturing operations, production planning and scheduling within a bespoke, high-quality manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, develop and motivate manufacturing teams and Section Leaders.
  • Manage production planning, scheduling and work orders using ERP/MRP systems.
  • Monitor production performance, capacity, workflow and customer delivery deadlines.
  • Drive productivity, efficiency and continuous improvement across the shopfloor.
  • Maintain high standards of quality, health and safety, and operational discipline.

Essential Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years’ relevant manufacturing experience.
  • Proven experience in a senior production management role.
  • Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling and capacity management.
  • Advanced working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
  • Demonstrable success in improving productivity, team performance and delivery.

Desirable:

  • Experience with Epicor ERP/MRP, Lean manufacturing, precision engineering, sheet metal fabrication or bespoke, high-mix manufacturing.

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Posted: November 1st, 2026