Production & Material Scheduler

Manpower UK Ltd; Port Sunlight; Hybrid; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is currently seeking an interim Production & Material Scheduler in Port Sunlight, England. The role requires managing production schedules, material ordering, and driving efficiencies in a fast-paced FMCG environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in FMCG manufacturing and proficiency in MRP/ERP systems. This full-time position offers a competitive salary up to £38,000 per annum, pro rata based on experience, and includes a modern working environment with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Discounted staff shop products

Free tea, coffee & ice cream

Free parking onsite

Access to various site clubs

Modern working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Experience as a production scheduler preferred.
• Ability to understand trade-offs in problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage production schedule to meet customer requirements.
• Review planning indices and maintain line capacity.
• Manage material ordering and forecasting.

Skills

Pro-active and analytical

Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Ability to prioritise workload

Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables/VLOOKUP)

Education

Further qualifications in Scheduling/Supply Chain/Logistics

Tools

MRP/ERP systems (preferably SAP)

Job description

Manpower are currently seeking an interim Production & Material Scheduler, to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.

The position is based in Port Sunlight Village, Wirral easily accessible by train and car. This is a full-time temporary role to run until Mid-November 2026, to start ASAP or before 19th January 2026, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (4 days working on site, 1 day WFH, need to be flexible on day). Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £38,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage the production schedule including optimising the production plan to meet the customer requirements and cash targets with maximal efficiency.
• Based on demonstrated output, review planning indices and maintain line capacity to ensure production plans are achievable within known factory constraints.
• Management of end-of-life stock to minimise obsoletes and write-off.
• Manage material ordering and forecasting using relevant Unilever tools. Investigate and drive resolution of invoice queries.
• Controls master data for planning and material ordering tools to ensure maximum level of accuracy and drive No Touch Planning improvements.
• First point of contact for material suppliers.
• Daily delivery co‑ordination with suppliers/hauliers/Ultralogistics.
• Execution of innovation projects in line with customer requirements, including interaction with local/global project teams, minimizing obsolete materials and ensuring planning readiness.
• Carry out investigations and root cause analysis using continuous improvement tools.
• Crisis management & escalation of supply problems to the relevant teams.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience within FMCG manufacturing environment in the UK or global market.
• Previous experience as a production scheduler within manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Pro‑active and analytical with ability to understand trade‑offs when providing solutions to problems.
• Strong verbal and non‑verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload based on business targets.
• Strong working knowledge of use of MRP/ERP systems (preferably SAP or any other close related system) and Microsoft Excel (able to use pivot tables/VLOOKUP at a intermediate level)
• Further qualifications within Scheduling/Supply Chain/Logistics (e.g. CPIM) preferred but not essential.

Additional Information

• Port Sunlight working environment:
• Staff shop discounted products
• Free tea, coffee & ice cream
• Working in carefully restored listed building, in modern and bright working environment
• Free parking onsite
• 5 mins walk to train station serving Liverpool & Chester
• 20-minute drive from Liverpool city centre/30‑minutes drive from Chester
• Disabled parking
• In the heart of picturesque Port Sunlight village
• There are also several site clubs available to join covering a range of topics including Book Club, Running, Choir, Pool, Genealogy and much more.
• The site has three catering outlets which provide a range of hot and cold food and drinks daily.
• In addition there are a range of vending machines and cold‑water dispensers around the site accessible throughout the day