Head of Planning & Subcontract Manufacturing

Head of Planning & Subcontract Manufacturing Onsite in Hampshire 90,000 - 95,000 + Excellent Benefits SC Clearance Eligible (candidates can start on BPSS)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Planning & Subcontract Manufacturing to join a leading engineering organisation delivering complex, low-volume, high-value electromechanical products.

This is a strategic leadership role where you'll be responsible for leading the planning function, managing subcontract manufacturing activities and ensuring products are delivered On Time In Full (OTIF) . You'll lead a team of planners and subcontract managers while working closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Production and Programme teams to deliver manufacturing excellence.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the manufacturing planning function across multiple complex programmes.

• Manage subcontract manufacturing partners and supplier performance.

• Develop production and capacity plans to support customer demand.

• Drive inventory optimisation, working capital improvements and OTIF performance.

• Lead and develop a team of Production Planners and Subcontract Managers.

• Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain and Programme Management to ensure successful product delivery.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across planning and manufacturing.

• Develop supply chain resilience and improve manufacturing capability.

What we're looking for

• Significant experience leading Manufacturing Planning within a complex manufacturing environment.

• Strong ERP/MRP planning experience (IFS experience highly desirable).

• Experience within low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing.

• Background in electromechanical or electronics manufacturing.

• Strong supplier and subcontract management experience.

• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.

What's on offer

• Salary up to 95,000

• Excellent benefits package

• Opportunity to shape a growing manufacturing planning function

• Work on cutting-edge engineering programmes

• Security clearance sponsorship available (SC) If you're an experienced planning leader looking to influence the delivery of complex engineering programmes, we'd love to hear from you.