MP&L Manager - SME Manufacturing & Engineering

Supply Chain Leadership within Metals-based Manufacturing
West Midlands | Full-Time On-Site
Competitive Salary up to £65K + Bonus + Strong Benefits

Are you ready to take full ownership of materials planning and logistics in a fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment?
Do you thrive on making supply chains leaner, smarter, and more responsive?

We're seeking an MP&L Manager to join a growing, forward-thinking SME manufacturer in the heart of the West Midlands. With a proud heritage in welding, fabrication, and presswork, they supply mission-critical components to automotive, rail, aerospace, and off-highway customers, each with their own demanding quality and delivery standards. The Materials Planning and Logistics Manager will be a key member of their senior leadership team and will report directly to the General Manager.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Director, you'll lead the end-to-end MP&L function, overseeing:

• Materials planning, inventory control, and logistics
• Supplier performance, inbound & outbound flow
• Scheduling and production planning
• Driving OTIF, reducing WIP & improving warehouse efficiency

This is a hands-on role with real influence-ideal for someone who loves improving processes, motivating teams, and making a visible impact in a close-knit operation.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in a manufacturing MP&L or Supply Chain Manager role
• Well rounded knowledge of materials, warehousing, planning and the overall supply chain in a complex multi-customer environment
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (Microsoft NAV an advantage)
• A track record of improving supply chain performance in an SME or Tier 2 environment
• A proactive, sleeves-rolled-up attitude and excellent leadership skills

Why this role?

This is a well-established and growing SME with a solid order book and a reputation for quality and reliability. You'll get the autonomy to shape how we run their supply chain and be part of a passionate, skilled team delivering engineering excellence across critical sectors.

Apply now to lead the charge in materials and logistics for a business that builds components for some of the UK's most demanding industries.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion quoting reference number 10018.