Operations Scheduler

Elate Staffing Solutions Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Cycle-to-work

Gym membership discount

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Elate Staffing Solutions Ltd is seeking an organised and proactive Operations Scheduler to join a busy production environment. You will coordinate stock, schedule production and ensure smooth communication between production, warehouse, operations and external suppliers.

Key responsibilities include planning daily production, managing stock and material requirements, processing orders and maintaining rolling production plans. Strong numeracy and excellent communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in production planning, scheduling, stock control or operations.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Confident working with numbers and Microsoft Office.
• Able to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, logical and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily production to meet customer demand.
• Manage stock levels, cycle counts and material requirements.
• Process orders and ensure materials are available within supplier lead times.
• Maintain accurate rolling production plans and production records.
• Coordinate with production and warehouse teams to support on-time deliveries.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to resolve issues and provide updates.
• Monitor production figures and input relevant data into internal systems.
• Deal with invoice and delivery queries.
• Ensure products and services are delivered accurately and on time.

Skills

Production scheduling

Stock control

Communication

Numerical skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Operations Scheduler

Starting Salary: £25,475 - £35,076 experience depending.

This is a Full time, Permanent position.

We are looking for an organised and proactive Operations Scheduler to join a busy production environment. You will be responsible for coordinating stock, scheduling production and ensuring smooth communication between production, warehouse, operations and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and schedule daily production to meet customer demand.
• Manage stock levels, cycle counts and material requirements.
• Process orders and ensure materials are available within supplier lead times.
• Maintain accurate rolling production plans and production records.
• Coordinate with production and warehouse teams to support on-time deliveries.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to resolve issues and provide updates.
• Monitor production figures and input relevant data into internal systems.
• Deal with invoice and delivery queries.
• Ensure products and services are delivered accurately and on time.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in production planning, scheduling, stock control or operations.
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Confident working with numbers and Microsoft Office.
• Able to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, logical and solutions-focused approach.

Benefits:

• 24 days’ holiday + bank holidays, increasing to 26 days.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Free on-site parking.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Discounted gym membership.