Production Scheduler

• Annual Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
• Location: Sittingbourne, Kent
• Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Join a family-run food manufacturing business with over 140 years of history. We are currently seeking a Production Scheduler to join our passionate and dedicated team. This role involves working closely with our Planning, Procurement, and Production Teams, offering a fantastic opportunity to make a positive difference within a friendly and supportive environment.

• Determine production requirements based on plant capacity, labour capacity, and product specifications.
• Convert the production forecast into a fully resourced manufacturing schedule.
• Provide a 4-week rolling plan and schedule work orders, updating and maintaining the ERP system accordingly.
• Liaise with the Finance Department and Production colleagues to determine the most financially commercial way of compiling schedules.
• Work closely with the Procurement Department to establish lead times for materials and identify any potential concerns with delays in material dispatch.
• Conduct regular meetings to track production schedules in coordination with the Manufacturing Planning Manager and operations team to ensure customer service and product availability.
• Coordinate with the Finance Department to capture variances to plan with reasons and feedback on opportunities for efficiency benefits.
• Maintain good levels of working relationships across multiple departments, providing information and responses to queries quickly and accurately.
• Highlight any potential concerns or delays that may impact the manufacturing of products, other departments, and customers.
• Chair and attend meetings related to the scheduling and planning aspects of the organisation.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask, prioritise, and meet deadlines.
• Solution-driven with a 'can do' attitude.
• Confident in communicating both verbally and in writing.
• Computer literate with good knowledge of Microsoft packages, particularly Excel.
• Excellent people skills and ability to work on own initiative.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle required due to travel between sites in Sittingbourne, Kent.

• Performance bonus.
• Company events and pension.
• Cycle to work scheme and employee discount.
• Free flu jabs, free parking, and health & wellbeing programme.
• On-site parking and referral programme.

To apply for the Production Scheduler position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. We look forward to hearing from organised and proactive candidates who are ready to contribute to our success.

Note: This position requires commuting or relocating to Sittingbourne ME10, with a reliable commute plan necessary before starting work.