Operations Manager

Job Title: Production Planner
Location: Gloucester
Pay Range: £30,000 - £35,000  
Contract Type: Permanent

A growing manufacturing business is looking for an experienced Production Planner to take ownership of the day-to-day planning and coordination of production activities. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, this is a hands-on role where you'll work closely with Production, Purchasing, Sales, Quality and Dispatch to ensure work flows efficiently through the factory and customer requirements are consistently achieved. This is not a role where you'll be sat away from operations simply moving dates around a system. You'll be actively involved with production teams, balancing customer demand against available capacity and making practical decisions to keep manufacturing on track.

Key Responsibilities – Production Planner

Production Planning & Scheduling:

Create and maintain detailed production schedules.Review sales orders and stock agreement requirements.Create production and subcontract orders within the company database.Plan material picking, CNC machining, fabrication, assembly and packing activities.Balance customer requirements against machine and labour capacity.Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as priorities change.Identify potential delays before they impact delivery performance.

Production Coordination:

Work closely with Production Team Leaders and operators to ensure production targets are achieved.Liaise with Purchasing to ensure materials are available when required.Coordinate subcontract operations and external suppliers where necessary.Maintain accurate planning information within company systems.Communicate realistic delivery dates and schedule changes to relevant departments.Support the smooth flow of work throughout the manufacturing process.

Continuous Improvement:

Support improvements to production planning processes and efficiencies.Assist with longer-term capacity and resource planning.Identify recurring planning issues and recommend practical solutions.Contribute to ongoing operational and manufacturing improvements.

Qualifications & Requirements – Production Planner

Previous experience in Production Planning, Production Scheduling or Manufacturing Coordination.Experience using MRP and/or ERP systems.Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and capacity planning.Experience within CNC machining, fabrication, engineering or a similar manufacturing environment would be advantageous.Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.Strong problem-solving ability and commercial awareness.Confident decision-maker able to work in a fast-moving environmentProficient with Microsoft Excel and production planning systems.Strong communication skills, able to engage with both office and shop-floor personnel.Ability to remain calm and organised under pressure.Solutions-focused mindset with a proactive approach to challenges.

What We're Looking For – Production Planner

Strong understanding of manufacturing.A planner who can walk onto the factory floor, understand what's happening and make practical planning decisions.An individual who can adapt quickly when priorities change.A strong communicator who can build relationships across all departments.Someone who takes ownership and follows tasks through to completion.A team player who thrives in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

What’s On Offer – Production Planner

25 Days Holiday + Bank HolidaysAdditional Birthday HolidayMonthly Team LunchesStaff Social Events Throughout the YearEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOngoing Development of Employee BenefitsOpportunity to Take Ownership of the Planning FunctionInfluence Production Priorities and Factory PerformanceWork Closely with All Areas of the BusinessOpportunity to Improve Planning Processes and SystemsCareer Development Within a Growing Manufacturing Organisation

For more information on this role, please contact Harvey Clough on 01453 829799 or send a copy of your CV to harvey.clough@omegaresource.co.uk

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors. 

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk

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.

Position: Production Engineer

Location: Gloucester

Job Type: Permanent / On site

My client who are a globally recognised manufacturing business are seeking an experienced Production Engineer. The role will be working within a fast paced manufacturing environment.

Role and Responsibilities – Production Engineer

In this role you will be responsible for overseeing manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency and making sure quality is of the highest standard. Other responsibilities include:

Design, implement, and optimise production processes to improve efficiency and quality.Monitor and analyse production data to identify areas for improvement.Manage within production schedules and coordinate with supply chain and planning teams.Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that arise during production.

Experience or Qualifications – Production Engineer

Degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.Experience / Knowledge of working within a CNC machinery environmentExperience with Six Sigma methodologiesProficiency in SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD software

Benefits – Production Engineer

25 Days + Bank HolidaysChristmas ShutdownPrivate Health CarePension SchemeFlexible hours working

Candidates who currently are a Production Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Process Engineer, Process Engineer or Project Engineer may be suitable for this position.

For more information regarding this Production Engineer role please contact Ben Herd on 01453 829523 or ben.herd@omegaresource.co.uk

Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk

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.

Position: Inventory Coordinator                             

Location: Stonehouse                  

Salary: £15.38 per hour

Working hours: Monday to Friday 08.00- 16:30

Contract Type: Temporary

Omega has an excellent opportunity to work with one of the Gloucestershire’s leading manufacturers, playing a critical role in maintaining and improving accuracy across the operation.

Key Responsibilities- Inventory Coordinator

Execute daily, weekly and monthly cycle count activities in accordance with the inventory control plan.Investigate stock discrepancies identified through cycle counting, stock takes and operational transactions.Ensure all inventory adjustments are accurately processed, documented and approved in line with company procedures.Support the preparation, coordination and execution of annual and periodic stock takes.Maintain accurate inventory records within the inventory management systems.Work closely with Warehouse, Production and Purchasing teams to identify root causes of inventory inaccuracies.Support the investigation and reconciliation of material shortages impacting production.Manage inventory transactions related to disposals, scrap, reworks and quarantined stock.Verify physical stock movements align with system transactions and established processes.Conduct regular audits of warehouse locations, stock handling activities and inventory processes.Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and operational efficiency through process improvements.Support warehouse layout reviews and stock location optimisation activities.Assist with the implementation and maintenance of inventory management procedures and work instructions.Support new product introductions, product withdrawals and engineering changes to ensure inventory records remain accurate.Collaborate with Finance during month-end and year-end stock reconciliation activities.Ensure inventory control activities comply with company policies, procedures and audit requirements

Qualifications & Requirements – Inventory Coordinator

Minimum 2 years’ experience in inventory management, warehouse operations or stock controlExperience performing cycle counts, stock takes and inventory reconciliationsExperience using SAGE 200/ SICON (desirable)Good understanding of inventory control principles and stock management processesUnderstanding of Lean, 6S, root cause analysis and CI methodologiesExcellent attention to detailStrong problem-solving skillsAbility to work independentlyAbility to analyse data and identify inventory trendsHighly organised and methodical

What we can offer- Inventory Coordinator

Excellent work/life balanceImmediate startPotential permanent opportunity for the right candidateOnsite parking

 

For more information on this role, please contact Sam Griffin on 01453 829799 or send a copy of your CV to samantha.griffin@omegaresource.co.uk

Who We're Looking For:

Candidates currently working as ab Inventory Controller, Inventory Planner, Production Planner, Stock Coordinator may be suitable for this role.

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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.

Planning Manager

Gloucestershire

Permanent

Salary up to £70,000

Role Overview - Planning Manager

Omega 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 Manager

Lead 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 systems

The Ideal Candidate - Planning Manager

Previous 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 desirable

What We Are Able to Offer - Planning Manager

Salary up to £70,000Annual 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 initiatives

If 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 Anna Hinton 01453 829521 anna.hinton@omegaresource.co.uk

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.