Production Scheduler

Production Scheduler

Salary: £35,000

Location: Weston-super-Mare

Role Overview

The Production Scheduler will manage production planning activities across multiple sites, ensuring realistic timelines for manufacturing processes are established and adhered to. Utilising a dedicated planning tool, this role plays a pivotal part in streamlining workflows and supporting the organisation's operational efficiency while meeting business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and oversee production scheduling for two operational sites.
• Input accurate data into the capacity planning system to support seamless production processes.
• Generate and deliver regular production performance reports for all manufacturing units, ensuring clear visibility of operations.
• Issue work orders to the Works Manager for allocation across production teams.
• Collaborate with the Procurement team to confirm materials availability aligns with production schedules.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in process times and planning data, working closely with the Process Improvement Lead.
• Monitor production priorities to optimise efficiency and minimise delays.
• Provide real-time updates on production order status, ensuring clear communication of any necessary schedule adjustments to internal teams.
• Update delayed orders with revised timelines, ensuring accurate communication with relevant stakeholders.
• Alert stakeholders to potential delays at least one week in advance of due dates.
• Review overall production capacity regularly and adjust work orders as necessary to align with current demand.
• Ensure planning supports key performance targets, such as On-Time Release (OTR) and On-Time Completion (OTC), and report any deviations.

Essential Skills and Competencies:

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proficient in using planning tools and software to manage workflows.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to address scheduling conflicts and anomalies.
• Skilled in generating detailed reports and providing actionable insights.
• Ability to collaborate across departments, including Procurement and Commercial teams.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience in production planning, scheduling, or a related role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of lean management practices is highly advantageous.
• Formal qualifications in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain management preferred.

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