Planning and Scheduling Administrator

TaskMaster Resources Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

TaskMaster Resources Ltd is seeking a Planning and Scheduling Administrator to join our client’s transport team in the United Kingdom. You will plan and schedule deliveries, attend cross-department meetings, and ensure accurate capacity and labour planning through real-time data updates.

The role requires strong admin and IT skills, experience in planning/scheduling in manufacturing, and excellent communication. NAV, payroll systems, and scheduling software are relevant tools.

Qualifications

• Strong administration and IT skills.
• Experience in planning, scheduling, or a similar role in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and coordination capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule deliveries for each department based on demands and lead times.
• Attend cross-department meetings and collaborate with ops, technical, engineering, hygiene, procurement and supply chain teams.
• Monitor and update provisional data in real-time to maintain capacity and labour plans.
• Work with Managers to manage holidays, rota schedules and shift coverage.
• Maintain and audit ERP, payroll systems, and reports for accuracy.
• Investigate and reduce rework with production and despatch teams.
• Ensure hygiene requirements are integrated into the production plan.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to schedule line availability for inspections and maintenance.
• Attend daily site meetings and report on order profiles and forecasts.

Skills

Administration

Planning & scheduling

Analytical skills

Communication

IT skills

Tools

NAV

Payroll systems

Scheduling software

Job description

Planning and Scheduling Administrator

Are you an organised and detail-oriented professional with a passion for planning and scheduling? We’re looking for a Planning and Scheduling Administrator to join our clients transport team and ensure seamless coordination across departments to optimise workflow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and schedule deliveries for each department based on demands and lead times.
• Attend cross-department meetings, collaborate on planning with ops, technical, engineering, hygiene, procurement, and supply chain teams.
• Monitor and update provisional data in real-time to maintain an accurate capacity model and labour plans.
• Work closely with Managers to manage holidays, rota schedules, and ensure adequate shift coverage.
• Maintain and audit ERP, payroll systems, and relevant reports for accuracy.
• Investigate and reduce rework in collaboration with the production and despatch team.
• Ensure compliance with line hygiene and integrate hygiene team requirements into the production plan.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to schedule line availability for inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Attend daily site meetings and report on order profiles, daily and night shifts, and production forecasts.

What You’ll Need:

• Strong administration and IT skills
• Experience in planning, scheduling, or a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Proficiency in planning tools and systems (e.g., NAV, payroll, scheduling software).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Pay rate: £17.67ph

Working hours: Thursday to Saturday, with one in two Wednesdays: 06:00–18:00