Production Operations Planner

Lambourn Woodlands Source: WhatJobs

£35,000 - £40,000 DOE

Production Operations Planner

£35,000 - £40,000 DOE

Membury, Berkshire

Monday to Thursday - 8am - 5pm (Friday 7am - 3pm)

Due to its location, you must have your own transport to apply for this role. Site not accessible by bicycle or public transport

Looking for an exciting new opportunity where you can lead dynamic operations within a thriving chemical manufacturing business? Storm Recruitment is on the lookout for a proactive and experienced Operations Manager to join a forward-thinking company that values innovation, safety, and teamwork.

This role is perfect for someone with a background in operational management, looking to make a real impact in a fast-paced environment. Based in a friendly and supportive setting, you'll be pivotal in ensuring smooth production processes, maintaining high safety standards, and leading a motivated team to success.

As Operations Manager, you'll oversee daily chemical blending, toll manufacturing, and packaging schedules to ensure on-time delivery. Sitting at the heart of the shopfloor, you'll work closely with various departments, managing resources efficiently while cultivating a positive workplace culture. If you thrive in a role that combines strategic planning, leadership, and hands‑on problem‑solving, this could be the perfect next step for your career!

Key Responsibilities

Production Leadership: Plan, coordinate, and direct all daily chemical blending, toll manufacturing, and packaging schedules for seamless delivery.
Safety & Compliance: Maintain high health, safety, and environmental standards across the site, ensuring all operations are compliant.
Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop production supervisors and chemical operators, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Process Optimisation: Identify operational bottlenecks; implement lean principles to increase yield and resource efficiency.
Resource Allocation: Manage labour, raw materials, and equipment to optimise plant capacity and meet customer demands.
Customer & Internal Coordination: Balance customer orders with internal production needs, adjusting schedules for short‑term and long‑term changes.
Collaborative Planning: Work with Projects and Maintenance teams to plan downtime with minimal disruption to deliveries.

Qualifications & Experience

3+ years of operational management experience in a fast‑paced environment, ideally within manufacturing but not necessarily chemical related.
Proficient in all standard IT formats, with valuable knowledge of MRP / ERP systems; SAGE 200 experience is a bonus.
Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to manage diverse teams and foster a positive workplace culture.
Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
Hands‑on approach, comfortable working in a busy environment, and able to cover site operations regularly.