Role: Planning & Materials Manager
Location: Worksop, S80 3AT
Hours: 40 hpw, between 08:30 and 17:00 Monday to Friday
Salary: between £45,000 and £52,000 pa DOE
Are you an experienced planning, materials or supply chain professional who thrives on keeping operations running smoothly? We're looking for a Planning & Materials Manager to lead our planning and stores teams, ensuring materials, inventory and production plans are aligned to deliver for our customers.
As Planning & Materials Manager, you'll be responsible for coordinating production plans, managing material flow and ensuring the right parts are available at the right time. Working closely with Operations, Production, Quality and Procurement teams, you'll play a key role in delivering on customer commitments while driving efficiency across the business.
What you’ll be doing:
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Lead and develop the Planning and Stores teams, creating a positive, high-performing culture
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Oversee inventory management, stock accuracy and material availability to support production
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Manage production scheduling and ensure plans are achievable and communicated effectively
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Work with suppliers and procurement teams to resolve supply challenges and minimise disruption
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Drive continuous improvement using lean manufacturing and problem-solving tools
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Champion high standards of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance
What you’ll bring:
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Proven experience in a planning, materials, supply chain, stores or stock control leadership role within a manufacturing environment
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Strong understanding of production planning, inventory management and material flow
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Experience leading, developing and motivating teams to achieve operational goals
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Knowledge of stock control processes, cycle counting and inventory accuracy
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A proactive approach to problem solving, prioritisation and decision making
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Experience working with continuous improvement, lean manufacturing or 5S principles
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Confident communicating and building relationships across Operations, Production, Procurement and Quality teams
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Comfortable working with ERP systems, with Dynamics 365 experience advantageous
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage changing priorities and meet deadlines
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A commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality and customer service
If you're looking for an opportunity to lead, influence and drive operational excellence within a growing manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us deliver outstanding results for our customers.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and are committed to supporting your development.
We recognise the importance of flexibility and offer a range of flexible and hybrid working arrangements where the nature of the role and business needs allow. If you'd like to understand what options may be available for this position, please contact our Recruitment team.
At Dennis Eagle, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to succeed. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll be happy to support you.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Enhanced pension and life assurance: We contribute 5% of your salary into our pension scheme and provide life assurance cover of five times your basic salary.
- Enhanced family leave policies: Support for life's important moments through our family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption and other family leave provisions.
- Health and wellbeing support: Company-funded Health Shield Medical Cash Plan, GP Anytime service, Occupational Health support and health surveillance.
- Employee support services: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Care Concierge service, providing practical, emotional, financial and wellbeing support when you need it.
- Career development opportunities: From role-specific training and apprenticeships to leadership and management development programmes, we're committed to helping our people learn and grow.
- Cycle to Work scheme: Save on commuting costs while supporting a healthier lifestyle.
- My Benefits platform: Access discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, health and wellbeing services, and more.
- Free independent mortgage advice: Expert guidance to help you make informed financial decisions.
Please don't delay your application, this role could be filled at any time for the right candidate.
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