Manufacturing Production Scheduler

Siemens Energy; Worcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday, increasing to 29 days

Private medical cover

Adjustable pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Manufacturing Production Controller to support planning and scheduling activities in Worcester. You will create and maintain production schedules, monitor progress, and work closely with teams to ensure efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience, strong Excel and communication skills, and ideally familiarity with SAP. Join us to play a key role in pioneering projects in additive manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a related manufacturing role.
• Strong knowledge of production planning processes.
• Ability to analyze data and produce reports using Excel.

Responsibilities

• Create and update production plans and schedules.
• Monitor production progress and address scheduling issues.
• Analyze production data to support planning decisions.

Skills

Production planning and scheduling

Excel proficiency

SAP experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Join our dynamic team at Siemens Energy, a leader in additive manufacturing. We are committed to innovation and excellence, and we are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Manufacturing Production Controller to support our planning and scheduling activities in a fast-paced environment.

How You'll Make a Difference

• Create, maintain, and update production plans and schedules in line with customer demand and operational capacity
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to minimize delays and disruptions
• Work closely with shop floor teams daily to monitor progress, respond to issues in real-time, and help keep production running to schedule
• Liaise with production, procurement, stores, and logistics teams to ensure material and resource availability
• Track work orders, stock levels, and production performance to support on‑time delivery
• Analyze production data and prepare reports to support planning decisions and operational performance
• Identify bottlenecks, shortages, and scheduling conflicts, escalating issues as necessary
• Support continuous improvement activities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and workflow planning
• Maintain accurate system data and documentation related to production activity

What You Bring

• 3–5 years of previous experience in a Production Controller, Production Planner, or similar role within a manufacturing environment
• Good knowledge of production planning and scheduling processes
• Strong Excel skills, with the ability to analyze data, manage spreadsheets, and produce reports
• Experience using SAP is highly desirable
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple departments
• Excellent organizational skills with a methodical and accurate approach to work
• Ability to prioritize tasks, solve problems, and remain hands‑on in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment

About The Team

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong planning and scheduling knowledge, advanced Excel capability, and ideally SAP experience, who is looking to play a key role in a fast‑paced additive manufacturing business with close involvement in shop floor operations.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We energize society by embracing inclusion and celebrating the diversity of over 130 nationalities. We do not discriminate based on ethnicity, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

Rewards/Benefits

• 26 days holiday, increasing to 29 days with time served
• Access to a flexible benefits portal, including private medical cover and cycle‑to‑work schemes
• A class‑leading adjustable pension scheme
• Career development and continuous learning opportunities
• The chance to work on pioneering projects shaping the future of energy