Planning Manager at Weir Minerals

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Planning, Scheduling & SAP Management: Oversees financial budgeting for Planning; develops and manages MPS; aligns production plans with capacity, labour, machine uptime and materials; performs capacity planning; manages subcontract planning and control; ensures Lean implementation; audits Logistics/Planning/Purchasing; maintains job pack quality; manages MRP action messages, production order alignment and visual management tools; expedites lower‑level components; manages ERP item loading, subcontract orders, and ensures accurate material postings, routings, physical counts, reconciliations, variance analysis and master data accuracy.
• Operational Excellence, Reporting & Stakeholder Management: Manages daily logistics and planning functions including review of MRP data, lead times, production orders and KPI‑driven load management; drives cost‑saving initiatives and continuous improvement; maintains and improves pull systems for MTS and MTO; manages SAP system reports; liaises with Sales, Projects, Procurement, Exports, Warehouse and Branches to resolve supply queries; communicates manufacturing progress to internal customers; advises Production Managers on planning matters; and ensures on‑time delivery to customer and stakeholder requirements.
• Leadership, People Development & Technical Growth: Provides effective leadership across multi‑shift teams, ensuring internal customer service excellence; manages planner performance, people development and training; leads technical development of the Shop including yield improvements and new part/material industrialisation; and upholds Support Care values through proactive communication and stakeholder support.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• 5–8 years’ experience in a planning or production environment, with management experience.
• SAP Production Planning and Material Management Certification (advantageous).
• Solid Project/Programme Management experience.

End Date: February 19, 2026