Manufacturing Planning Excellence Manager

Warburtons

  • Bolton, Greater Manchester
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
As 'the UK's No. 1 Bakery Brand' we have been baking bread since 1876. Today, we are proudly a fifth-generation family, with the introduction of the sixth generation, supplying over 18,000 retail customers from 11 bakeries and 16 depots, producing a range of over 70 products including gluten and wheat free. Family and values are what makes us different, and we are a proud bunch, join us and you too could be proud to be Warburtons.The RecipeThe Manufacturing Planning Team is at the heart of our operations, creating national production plans that span everything from what we'll produce tomorrow to our long-term five-year strategy. We're on the lookout for a talented and experienced Planning Excellence Manager to lead our continuous improvement across people, processes, and technology. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in transforming how we operate and deliver exceptional results across our manufacturing landscape.Key Accountabilities and Measures
  • Lead & Innovate: Develop, own, and drive the annual Manufacturing Planning Team continuous improvement plan, ensuring we stay ahead of the curve.
  • Optimise & Automate: Leverage cutting-edge technology to enhance reporting and drive operational efficiency across the Manufacturing Planning team.
  • Collaborate & Improve: Work closely with IT to enhance SAP processes and reporting, driving performance at every level of the team.
  • Review & Enhance: Lead the creation, development, and optimisation of planning processes, using stakeholder engagement and change management to bring ideas to life.
  • Collaborate with IT to identify and implement improvements to SAP (process or reporting).
  • Develop Talent: Empower the planning team through continuous upskilling, and development of key capabilities.
  • Solve Problems: Act as a champion for Root Cause Problem Solving, facilitating solutions that deliver real results.
Essential Ingredients
  • Experience: Several years of continuous improvement and analytical expertise in a manufacturing environment, including strong project management and business analysis skills
  • Skills: Strong analytical, project and product management skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret business needs and translate them into operational requirements. Proven experience of continuous improvement concepts and programs including, Six Sigma, Lean, value stream mapping
  • Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to create high-quality documents and presentations.
  • Collaboration: Proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, colleagues, and teams across the business.
  • Problem Solving: A 'completer-finisher' who thrives in a results-driven environment, taking ownership from idea to delivery, and ensuring success is measured and achieved.
  • Project Life Cycle: Experience managing the full project life cycle - from conceptual design through to systems testing and beyond.
Extra DoughAt last and by no means least, you will want to know what your breads worth:
  • A collaborative and dynamic working environment where innovation and teamwork are key.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
  • Award winning pension scheme
  • Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website
  • Support for your health and wellbeing, access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service
We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do.

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