Production Scheduler

Production Scheduler
Up to 41,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Hybrid Working 15 Month Fixed Term Contract

Do you enjoy being at the centre of a busy manufacturing operation where no two days are the same?

We're recruiting for a Production Scheduler to join a global market-leading manufacturer, playing a key role in ensuring production plans run smoothly while balancing changing customer demand, manufacturing priorities and operational performance.

Working closely with Production, Transport, Customer Service, Quality and Raw Materials, you'll be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day production schedule, solving problems as they arise and keeping operations running efficiently.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-moving manufacturing environment where your planning and decision-making will have a real impact on day-to-day operations

Create and manage daily production schedules across multiple manufacturing lines
Respond to changing customer demand and operational priorities
Work closely with Production, Transport, Quality and Raw Materials to keep production on track
Attend daily planning meetings and adjust schedules where required
Coordinate planned maintenance, production trials and downtime
Monitor schedule performance and identify opportunities for improvement
Balance production capacity, stock availability and customer requirements

We're looking for someone who has:

Previous experience in Production Planning, Scheduling, Supply Chain or Manufacturing Planning
Experience working within manufacturing, FMCG, engineering, automotive, pharmaceutical or similar production environments
Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
The ability to remain calm whilst managing changing priorities
Strong communication skills and confidence building relationships across different departments
Good Excel skills with experience of ERP systems such as SAP advantageous, but not essential

What's on Offer

Starting salary up to 41,000 with an annual bonus scheme
Very generous double matched pension
Hybrid working with a minimum of three days on site
Flexible working hours with either an 8:00am - 4:00pm or 8:30am - 4:30pm working pattern

26 days holiday plus bank holidays
Site parking
Subsidised restaurant
Staff product discounts
Structured training programme with around three months of support to help you get up to speed
A supportive manager and collaborative team who will invest in your success
The opportunity to join a stable global business with an excellent reputation

If you're looking for a new challenge and would like to join a supportive team where you can make an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you. Interviews are taking place immediately, with an ideal start date within the next four weeks.