Production Scheduler

Computerworld Personnel Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is looking for a Production Scheduler in Salisbury to manage and maintain planning data for production. The role requires excellent communication skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office, and the ability to liaise with multiple departments. The position offers a starting salary of £32,000 and various employee benefits, including a health and wellbeing program.

Benefits

A starting salary of £32,000

Opportunities for technical advancement

Flexible Working

Health & Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and suppliers.
• Highly organised and capable of adapting to changing situations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain planning data for daily production schedules.
• Liaise with departments to manage production schedules.
• Ensure customer service levels and respond to stock issues.

Skills

Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel

Highly organised and motivated

Excellent communication skills

Literacy and numeracy skills to GCSE level or equivalent

Experience in communication with customers and suppliers

Knowledge of bakery products

Ability to adapt to change quickly and effectively

Ability to analyse problems, identify and manage solutions

Job description

Overview

Production Scheduler

Location: Salisbury

Salary: £32,000

Shift: 4 on 4 off - 6am to 6pm

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain planning data and system parameters for over 100 SKUs, including the completion, distribution and communication of daily production schedules and shift plans to the manufacturing team.
• Liaise with other departments (manufacturing, NPD, Hygiene and Engineering) to manage the schedule, including time for regular maintenance and deep cleaning as needed, while ensuring customer service levels are maintained.
• Plan production to maximise output within available capacity, for example by grouping products containing allergens.
• Liaise with management and the manufacturing team daily to plan and react to progress, delivering the customer’s expected service level and updating on any potential stock issues.
• Process customer orders, review schedules and re-issue where needed.
• Communicate and, where necessary, action changes to stock schedules following changes in sales figures.
• Maintain finished goods inventory that supports customer service levels of 98.5% or better, while minimising write-off of finished goods due to short product life.
• Provide data and/or highlight concerns on planning/production parameters such as yield or efficiency analysis.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Highly organised and motivated
• Excellent communication skills
• Literacy and numeracy skills to GCSE level or equivalent
• Experience in communication with customers and suppliers
• Knowledge of bakery products
• Ability to adapt to change quickly and effectively
• Ability to analyse problems, identify and manage solutions

Benefits Package

• A starting salary of £32,000
• Opportunities for technical advancement
• 4 on 4 off - 6am to 6pm working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Flexible Working
• Health & Wellbeing Program

To apply please email your CV / resume to [e-mail]

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