Full job descriptionProduction Planning Manager
Honiton area | Site-based
£40,000 - £45,000 + development opportunities
Permanent | Full-time
Butler Rose is working with a well-established and growing manufacturer in the Honiton area to recruit an experienced Production Planning Manager.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven planning professional to take ownership of production planning activities, lead a small team, and play a key role in improving operational performance across the business.
The Role
Reporting into senior leadership, you will be responsible for managing production planning processes end-to-end, ensuring efficient schedules, strong customer delivery performance, and continuous improvement across planning systems and processes.
Key responsibilities will include:
*Translating demand and capacity requirements into achievable production plans
*Managing and optimising planning and scheduling systems (MRP / ERP)
*Monitoring capacity, identifying bottlenecks, and driving improvements in output
*Working closely with production, procurement, and stores teams to ensure alignment
*Analysing BOMs to support make vs buy decisions
*Supporting cost estimation and quoting through material and labour analysis
*Leading, coaching, and developing the production planning team
*Driving improvements through KPI tracking and data-led decision making
*Ensuring data accuracy across planning systems and processes
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
*Proven experience in a production planning or scheduling role within manufacturing
*Experience leading or mentoring a team
*Strong understanding of capacity planning, demand forecasting, and MRP systems
*Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
*The ability to communicate effectively across multiple departments
*A proactive approach with strong organisational skills
What’s On Offer
*Salary of £40,000 - £45,000
*Secure, permanent role within a growing manufacturing business
*Genuine opportunities for career development and progression
*A visible, impactful role working closely with senior stakeholders
*Site-based position with a collaborative team environment
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