Production Planning Manager

A leading, well-established manufacturing company with a complex production environment is seeking a Production Planning and Control (PPC) Manager for a key role in managing and planning the production system.

What does the role entail?

- Managing the PPC function and leading a team of approximately 7–10 employees.

- Planning production, developing work schedules, and managing timing based on orders, capacity, and delivery targets.

- Managing workloads and capacity, and prioritizing tasks and resources.

- Monitoring and controlling the execution of production plans, ensuring adherence to schedules, and identifying bottlenecks.

- Managing changes, deviations, and constraints within a dynamic production environment.

• - Ongoing collaboration with the Production, Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, Quality, and Sales departments.

Requirements:
- Experience as a Production Planning and Control (PPC) Manager in a manufacturing plant – Mandatory.
- Managerial experience and team leadership – Mandatory.
- Significant experience in production planning, capacity and load management, and performance tracking.
- Experience in heavy industry, raw material production, or a complex manufacturing environment – ​​A significant advantage.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment involving machining, cutting, and mechanical processes – A significant advantage.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel.
- Strong data analysis skills, a systemic perspective, and a hands-on approach.
- Deep familiarity with the production floor and the ability to work in a dynamic environment with multiple interfaces.
- Substantial managerial experience and a stable employment history.

The position is open to both men and women.