Back to search
Job: Production Scheduler
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Sittingbourne, Kent
Are you an experienced Production Scheduler looking for your next challenge? Our client, a well-established and respected food manufacturing business with a rich history, is seeking a skilled professional to join their team.
Why Join Our Client?
- Additional Pay: Performance bonus
- Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 7am - 6pm (3-day weekend!)
About the Role
As a Production Scheduler, you will work closely with the Planning, Procurement, and Production Teams to ensure a smooth and efficient manufacturing process. This role involves working across two sites in Sittingbourne, with the need to attend both locations as part of your weekly schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage production schedules based on plant capacity, labour availability, and product requirements.
- Translate forecasts into an optimised manufacturing plan.
- Maintain and update a 4-week rolling production plan.
- Communicate schedule updates to relevant departments.
- Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Procurement teams to ensure cost-effective planning.
- Raise and manage work orders within the ERP system.
- Coordinate with the Procurement Team on material availability and lead times.
- Conduct regular meetings to monitor production schedules and address potential issues.
- Highlight risks and delays that may impact production and customer commitments.
About You
- Exceptional attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
- Confident communicator, both verbally and in writing.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (intermediate level required).
- Strong problem-solving skills and a solution-driven mindset.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Experience working with key stakeholders and chairing meetings.
- Knowledge of supply chain, production planning, and scheduling.
Requirements
- Must have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).
- Full UK driving licence and own vehicle (due to travel between sites).
- Minimum 1 year of experience in production scheduling.
- Experience with ERP systems and data management preferred.
Location
Sittingbourne, Kent - reliable commute or willingness to relocate required.
How to Apply
If you have the skills and experience required for this role, apply today!
Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
About Morgan Jones:
Morgan Jones Limited acts as an employment agency. By applying, you accept the Terms & Conditions as well as the Privacy, Cookie, and Data Retention Policy which can be found on our website. Due to the high volume of applicants, if you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
To view other great opportunities, visit our website or follow Morgan Jones on your favourite social networks - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn.
