About the job
Join our dynamic industrial and manufacturing team in Sheffield, UK, as a Senior Planning Engineer. In this essential role, you will lead the planning and scheduling of intricate manufacturing projects, ensuring optimal resource utilization and timely execution.
- Craft and uphold detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies tailored for industrial and manufacturing projects.
- Evaluate project specifications, technical drawings, and requirements to formulate comprehensive work breakdown structures.
- Employ advanced planning and scheduling software to track project progress and proactively address potential delays or bottlenecks.
- Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure project goals and timelines are aligned.
- Apply lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement strategies to enhance project outcomes.
- Compile and present regular project status updates to senior management and stakeholders.
- Identify and mitigate risks that could affect project schedules or budgets.
- Guide and mentor junior planning engineers, providing expert technical support to the team.
- Contribute to the enhancement of planning processes and the establishment of best practices.

