Posted 11 August, 2026
Planning Manager
Omega Resource Group
Cheltenham, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Planning ManagerGloucestershirePermanentSalary up to £65,000Role Overview - Planning ManagerOmega are delighted to be supporting a leading aerospace manufacturing organisation in the recruitment of a Planning Manager.This is a key leadership role responsible for driving planning performance across a complex manufacturing operation. Working closely with Operations, Supply Chain and senior stakeholders, you'll ensure customer demand, production capacity and material availability are aligned to deliver outstanding service and operational performance.Main Duties - Planning ManagerLead and develop the Planning teamTranslate customer demand into achievable production plansBalance demand, capacity and material availabilityDrive schedule adherence and delivery performanceSupport S&OP and wider planning activitiesIdentify risks, constraints and recovery actionsWork closely with Operations, Supply Chain and Engineering teamsDrive continuous improvement across planning processes and systemsThe Ideal Candidate - Planning ManagerPrevious experience in a Planning Manager, Master Scheduler or Production Planning roleStrong manufacturing planning backgroundExperience leading and developing teamsGood understanding of ERP/MRP systemsExperience managing production schedules, capacity and inventoryStrong stakeholder management and communication skillsAerospace, defence or another regulated manufacturing environment desirableWhat We Are Able to Offer - Planning ManagerSalary up to £65,000Annual company bonus schemeEnhanced pension packageAccess to a range of employee retail and lifestyle discountsA visible leadership role with the opportunity to influence business performance and continuous improvement initiativesIf you are a Planning Manager, Master Scheduler, Production Planning Manager, Planning Lead, Supply Chain Manager or Operations Planning Manager, you may also be suitable for this role.Please contact Tobias Patterson on 01453 852 552 orOmega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.TPBN1_UKTJ
