Production Planning Manager (Logistics and Materials) Salary up to £45,000 + excellent benefits package and career opportunities Location: Wigan, Greater ManchesterWe have an exciting opportunity for a Production Planning and Logistics Manager to join a leading manufacturing and refurbishment business. Candidates will need to have proven experience in a Production Planning Manager, Materials Planning Manager or Logistics Planning Manager role from within a process-driven assembly, production or manufacturing environment.Production Planning and Logistics Manager The role: Oversight of the logistics operation, ensuring an efficient and timely movement of units, materials and equipment to support production activity. Optimise planning and logistics processes to enhance efficiency, productivity and on-time delivery. Provide SHEQ leadership and promote a strong health and safety culture within the planning and logistics function. Review production requirements, assess unit availability, delivery locations and available resources, and create monthly, weekly and daily site production plans to optimise utilisation and availability. Implement effective stock control and materials planning, ensuring optimal inventory levels and on-time supply to the production facility, coordinating with procurement and production teams to align material requirements. Provide day-to-day leadership and coordination of the planning, materials and logistics support team, ensuring smooth operations and eff