Materials Management
We have an in-depth knowledge of the materials management market and work closely with our clients to support with the range of roles that fall within this. We provide our candidates with a variety of opportunities to develop their materials management careers.
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Latest Jobs
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Production Planner
£39000.00 - £43000.00 per annum
Westhoughton
A leading organisation are seeking a talented and dedicated Production Planner to join their team in Westhoughton on a permanent basis. Offering a competitive salary of up to £43,000, this opportunity has arisen due to the company's continued growth and success. In this role, you will support the Supply Chain Manager by developing, managing, and executing the production schedule to meet customer demand while optimising manufacturing capacity. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in production planning and scheduling within a manufacturing environment, along with a proactive approach and strong organisational skills. Role responsibilities of the Production Planner include: Developing a practical and well-informed production plan that accounts for operational constraints and engineering specifications. Maintaining consistent communication with central planning and commercial teams to ensure alignment. Overseeing the creation of work orders and manufacturing Bills of Materials. Gathering, verifying, and analysing statistical data to support planning and management decisions. Leading weekly and daily planning meetings to coordinate activities and ensure smooth operations. Preparing shipping documentation and ensuring deliveries adhere to forecasts, while collaborating with the shipping coordinator to facilitate timely product outloads. Person Specification of the Buyer: Proven experience in a similar role within production or supply chain planning Comprehensive understanding of workflow processes and planning constraints Hands-on experience working in fast-paced manufacturing environments Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with particular expertise in Excel Salary Up to £43k This position requires full on-site presence. This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within production or supply chain as a production planner, supply chain planner, operations planner, planning coordinator, manufacturing scheduler, production controller, production control specialist, supply chain coordinator, supply chain specialist, master production scheduler, production scheduler or plant scheduler.
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Business Manager - Site Operations Manager
£0.00 - £270 per day
Oldham
Business Manager - Site Operations Manager £33.81 per hour / £270.48 per day (umbrella company gross rate) Are you a strong operational leader with a passion for driving performance, developing teams, and delivering customer excellence? Our client, a global leader in environmental solutions, is seeking a Site Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of a waste management site. This is an exciting opportunity to take charge of a high-value operation (several million pounds in revenue), lead a dedicated team, and ensure the safe and efficient delivery of services to our customers. This short-term contract role offers you the chance to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact across a range of functions including financial management, compliance, people development, and operational efficiency. We're looking for someone with a commercial mindset, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of fleet or waste operations. You'll work closely with stakeholders to deliver results and implement innovative, sustainable solutions. While this is initially a short term contract role, there's real potential for the position to become permanent for the right individual, depending on business needs and performance. If you're seeking a dynamic and hands-on leadership role where your expertise will be highly valued, and potentially rewarded with a long-term career, we'd love to hear from you. The working arrangement for this role is on site, 5 days per week, with occasional travel to other sites or customer visits.
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Supply Chain Manager
£60000.00 - £64000.00 per annum + Car Allowance of £5,600
Westhoughton
An established manufacturing organisation is seeking a dedicated and experienced Supply Chain Manager to join their team in Westhoughton on a permanent basis. The company is offering a competitive package of up to £64,000, along with a £5,600 car allowance. This pivotal role will involve overseeing, coordinating, and evaluating all aspects of materials management, planning, commercial operations, supplier relationships, and logistics. The successful candidate will play a key part in driving efficiency and excellence across the supply chain functions. Ideal candidates will possess extensive senior-level experience within supply chain management, specifically within a manufacturing environment, demonstrating strong leadership and strategic capabilities. Role responsibilities of the Supply Chain Manager include: Lead and oversee the Materials Management, Planning, Commercial, Supplier Management, and Logistics functions to ensure efficient flow of materials from manufacturing to distribution. Responsible for achieving inventory optimisation, customer OTIF and supplier OTIF targets, while driving cost savings and working capital reduction. Manage a team of five direct reports, overseeing procurement, logistics, planning budgets, and day-to-day operational expenditures. Develop and implement supply chain strategies, including inventory management, supplier performance, and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency. Ensure compliance with security policies, legal regulations, and safety standards across all logistics and material movements. Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning, logistics, and supplier management to meet production demands and customer satisfaction goals. Person Specification of the Supply Chain Manager: Minimum of 5 years' experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified Previous experience working within a technical manufacturing environment Effective verbal and written communication skills Excellent track record of effective management of suppliers and continuous improvement Strong organisational ability to develop cohesive plans Salary Up to £64k + £5.6k car allowance Role is based fully on site This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within supply chain as a supply chain manager, supply chain specialist, head of supply chain, materials manager, material manager, logistics manager, operations manager, inventory manager, global supply chain manager or supply chain planning manager
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Master Scheduler
£40000.00 - £50000.00 per annum
Cheltenham
A dynamic and rapidly expanding organisation based in Cheltenham is seeking a permanent Master Scheduler to join their team. This role comes with a salary of up to £50,000. As the Master Scheduler, you will play a pivotal role in the development and management of a robust Master Production Schedule (MPS) and production timelines. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure a seamless balance between supply and demand for products, optimising material flow and resource capacities. In addition to a challenging and rewarding work environment, this role offers excellent opportunities for career advancement. The organization values professional growth and is committed to supporting your development within the company. Role responsibilities of the Master Scheduler include: Develop and manage Master Production Schedule based on sales orders, forecasts, and reorder points, creating weekly production schedules. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess capacity constraints and material availability, aiming to minimise lead times and enhance customer satisfaction. Maintain and update scheduling parameters, including lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, and delivery times for all master scheduled items to ensure efficiency. Resolve material and capacity conflicts, monitor order fulfillment against forecasts, and communicate forecast discrepancies to drive demand reviews and corrections. Provide insights on optimal customer delivery dates and stock levels, collaborating with Program Managers and the supply chain through the SIOP process. Lead and manage assigned employees, overseeing appraisals, performance management, and task delegation, while consistently seeking process improvement opportunities to enhance operational goals. Person Specification of the Master Scheduler: Minimum of 3 years in production planning within a diverse manufacturing environment. Experience in automated master production scheduling, capacity management, and shop floor applications Excellent written and oral communication abilities Strong skills in MRP, Master Production Scheduling systems, and Microsoft Office Suites Solid understanding of forecasting and master production scheduling principles in both make-to-stock and make-to-order settings Proactive in identifying issues and making decisions; adaptable to changing priorities while working collaboratively towards company goals Salary Up to £50k This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within supply chain and materials as a Master Scheduler, Production Scheduler, Supply Chain Scheduler, Operations Scheduler, Planning Manager, Demand Planner, Production Planner, Capacity Planner, Scheduling Coordinator, Scheduling Specialist, Supply Chain Coordinator, Materials Planner or Materials Coordinator
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