Location: Worcestershire
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE) + Double Time Overtime + Early Finish Every Friday
A well-established engineering manufacturer is looking to recruit an experienced MRP Systems Manager to take ownership of its Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) system and play a key role in driving operational efficiency across the business.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering organisation where you'll have genuine ownership of the MRP system, working closely with production, purchasing, engineering and senior management to optimise planning, improve data integrity and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Offering a very generous salary of £40,000 - £50,000, double-time overtime and an early 1:00pm finish every Friday, this role combines technical responsibility with an excellent work-life balance.
The Role
As the MRP Systems Manager, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day management, maintenance and continuous development of the company's MRP system, ensuring accurate planning data and supporting efficient manufacturing operations.
You'll become the internal expert for the system, identifying opportunities for improvement, supporting users across the business and ensuring the MRP platform continues to meet operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and maintain the company's MRP system.
* Ensure the accuracy of Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, inventory and master data.
* Support production planning, purchasing and stock control through effective use of the MRP system.
* Analyse system performance and recommend process improvements.
* Work closely with engineering, production and supply chain teams to improve operational efficiency.
* Develop reports and management information to support business decision-making.
* Train and support users across multiple departments.
* Coordinate system upgrades, testing and implementation of new functionality.
* Liaise with external software providers when required.
* Champion continuous improvement across manufacturing planning processes.
What We're Looking For
* Previous experience managing or administering an MRP/ERP system within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
* Strong understanding of production planning, manufacturing operations and supply chain processes.
* Experience maintaining BOMs, routings and engineering master data.
* Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across the business.
* Experience supporting ERP/MRP improvements, implementations or system development projects would be advantageous.
* A proactive approach with a passion for improving systems and processes.
What's On Offer
* £40,000 - £50,000 salary depending on experience.
* Overtime
* Early finish every Friday (1:00pm).
* Permanent, full-time position.
* Genuine autonomy and ownership of the MRP function.
* Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing engineering business.
* Ongoing training and career development.
* Free onsite parking and a comprehensive benefits package.
If you're an experienced MRP professional looking to take ownership of a business-critical system and help shape manufacturing operations within a well-established engineering company, we'd love to hear from you.
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