Planning Manager

Celeros Flow Technology, LLC For over 140 years our products have helped ensure the safe, reliable operations of key industries. With a passion for precision and partnership, Celeros Flow Technology continues this heritage of high performance and dependability, providing mission critical, sustainable flow control solutions for our customers around the globe. Celeros Flow Technology is looking for individuals with a voice and a vision. We embrace change, diversity and promote new ways of looking at old ideas. We seek talented professionals to join our world-class team of innovators in a global, collaborative & multi-cultural environment, where you will be challenged, supported, and inspired to be extraordinary.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Planning Manager will be responsible for overseeing a team of Material Planners and Production Schedulers, ensuring effective coordination of resources, materials, and schedules to meet project objectives. This role will require strong leadership skills, strategic planning capabilities, and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (But Not Limited to)

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Material Planners and Production Schedulers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
• Conduct regular team meetings to communicate objectives, performance metrics, and best practices
• Develop and implement comprehensive planning strategies that align with project goals and customer requirements
• Optimise inventory management and production scheduling processes to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, procurement and production teams to ensure seamless integration of planning activities with overall operations
• Act as a liaison between departments to address scheduling conflicts and resource constraints
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for planning activities and regularly assess team performance against these metrics
• Provide regular updates and reports on planning activities, order status, and potential risks
• Identify opportunities for process improvement within planning and scheduling operations, implementing best practices and innovative solutions
• Lead initiatives to enhance forecasting accuracy and demand planning effectiveness

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in planning, scheduling, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Experience in complex project-based manufacturing is highly desirable
• Proven track record of successful production planning and scheduling
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.) and advanced Excel skills
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and techniques
• ASCM (formally APICS) certification (CPIM or CSCP) or equivalent
• Experience in a complex project-based manufacturing setting (e.g., aerospace, defense, or custom machinery)

KPIs

• Manufacturing Start of Work vs Manufacturing Need Date
• Production Schedule adherence
• Work Centre Utilisation
• Work Order Aging
• Work Order Cancellation Messages
• Work Order Pull-In / Push-Out
• Excess Inventory

PERSONAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Demonstrated capability to manage change

YOU MUST HAVE VALID RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK AND BE ABLE TO OBTAIN SECURITY CLEARANCE TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities to develop
• Bonus
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Holiday buy and sell
• Pension
• Life Cover
• Employee Assistance Program
• Digital Benefits; Health, Wealth & Lifestyle

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required daily to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, and see (specific close vision abilities are required to perform computer work)
• Required occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
• Required daily to use hands and fingers and arms to reach (to operate a computer and telephone)
• Required occasionally to lift and/or move objects that are light to moderate
• Required occasionally to travel (usually by air or road so may be required to sit for extended periods)

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work with moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, etc.)
• Ability to work in an open planned office / individual office
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods
• Ability to sit in a car or on a plane for extended periods

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CELEROS FLOW TECHNOLOGY VALUES

All Celeros divisions are committed to the effective use of the Celeros Values. It is important that all employees understand and utilize these values when performing the duties of his/her position. INTEGRITY: We work safely and respect our employees, business partners & environment. We always lead by example. SPEED: In our mission to bring mission-critical flow control equipment to the world, energy in our actions & urgency. ACCOUNTABILITY: We stand behind our actions and deliver on our promises. PARTNERSHIP: We collaborate across our teams & our customers to win together. We rely on each other to deliver the best outcome & celebrate successes. EXCELLENCE: We are passionate about being the best at engineering, manufacturing & maintaining mission-critical equipment. We seek quality & community improvement in every interaction.

QUALITY

Quality encompasses all aspects of Celeros’ business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions. CELEROS Flow Technology is an equal opportunity employer.