Planning Lead

Connect 2 Cleanrooms is looking for a highly organised, enthusiastic and self-motivated Planning Lead to facilitate the scheduling of Projects, Resources and Materials within our Operations department and to be the primary customer liaison throughout the Project delivery. The role of Planning Lead reports to the Operations Manager within the MCR Operations and Manufacturing team. Ensuring that customer focus and satisfaction is of primary importance, the Planning Lead will facilitate the oversight of a number of projects and the scheduling of the Installation and Validation resource at customer sites in the UK and overseas. This role will also support the logistics of materials, contractors and equipment whilst providing information to the engineers and customers on key project milestones. You should have a strong understanding of supply chain planning & forecasting principles plus experience / exposure to purchasing & logistics functions. You will have strong communication and negotiation skills and be well-versed in project management principles and practices. This is a customer facing role and therefore a key part of this role is managing the Project and the Clients expectations though frequent and excellent communication. A key goal for this role is to ensure a smooth transition from the sales handover of the project through the design, procurement process and then to installation aiming for maximum efficiency. Requirements Qualifications: * 5 GCSEs grades 9-4 /A* C including English & Maths * Relevant Project Management qualification such as Prince Experience: * Significant experience and achievement within a project planning or scheduling role within a manufacturing environment * Experience of working to tight deadlines * Experience of managing contractor schedules * Experience in logistics and supply chain management * Experience in Management of a small team * Creation of client project programmes * Delivering customer focused solutions Benefits We offer you a great place to work with a unique culture and a competitive salary. With added benefits including a competitive contributory pension, a health care scheme, mentoring and coaching programmes, a chance to be part of internal focus groups like our Corporate Social Responsibility Team & Charity Team and a real opportunity for career development within a growing business. We believe that through our Mentoring and Coaching Programmes we can help you reach your potential whatever your role. The opportunity to study and gain a cleanroom qualification is offered to all employees and we also offer apprenticeships to give the next generation a chance to learn vital skills and grow with us. Alongside professional development we know the importance of the environment you work in, so we have 6 core values that support everyday decision making. You will have the opportunity to work alongside successful and solutions focused colleagues and be involved with meeting business objectives, whatever your role. We make time for celebrating our successes, an annual team building event for everyone and other social activities throughout the year.