Manufacturing Planning Manager

Howdens Joinery
📍 Runcorn, Cheshire, United Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 06, 2026

Job Description

We’re recruiting for a Manufacturing Planning Manager to support our Runcorn manufacturing site. This is a key leadership role where you’ll take full ownership of planning, reporting, raw material scheduling, and stock control activities across the site.

You’ll develop both short and longer-term production plans, ensuring customer demand is met while balancing capacity, space, and cost. You’ll also provide clear, data-led insight to support decision-making and continuous improvement

Location: Runcorn

Reports to: Site General Manager

Why join Howdens as a Manufacturing Planning Manager

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a pivotal role at the heart of a large-scale, fast-moving manufacturing operation. As a Manufacturing Planning Manager, you’ll play a key part in ensuring our production runs smoothly, efficiently, and in line with customer demand, while shaping the future of planning at the site.
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Job Details

  • Location Runcorn, Cheshire
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date June 06, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 16, 2026