Production Scheduler

Sammons Group; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sammons Group in Eastbourne, East Sussex, is hiring a Production Scheduler to manage forward-looking production schedules, coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, and help drive on-time delivery.

The role requires strong organisational and analytical skills, proficiency with Excel and ERP systems, and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure while prioritising across competing demands.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational, communication, and planning skills.
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills with good attention to detail.
• Strong Excel and systems knowledge, with confidence working with ERP systems.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure, and make decisions within agreed guidelines.
• Previous experience in production planning, scheduling, or a similar manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Degree educated or qualified by experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage forward-looking production schedules across manufacturing cells.
• Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to agree and manage delivery dates.
• Maximise the use of the ERP/order management system and maintain clear visibility of orders.
• Monitor production capacity against demand and identify potential delays or critical issues.
• Work closely with Cell Leaders to support on-time delivery and resolve scheduling issues.
• Produce and publish production and delivery performance metrics.
• Identify priorities, make timely decisions, and take ownership of scheduling through to completion.

Skills

Organisational skills

Planning

Excel

ERP systems

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Degree educated

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Eastbourne, East Sussex | £Competitive | Posted yesterday

• Job Title: Production Scheduler
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex
• Reference: V-137163
• Contact Phone: [phone]
• Job Published: 28/09/2026 10:37

Job Description

Are you looking for the next step in your career? We are now recruiting for a Production Scheduler to join an established business. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and analytical individual to manage forward-looking production schedules, coordinate across key departments, and help deliver strong on-time performance.

What’s on Offer

Job type: Full time, permanent

Location: Eastbourne

Salary: £Competitive

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage forward-looking production schedules across manufacturing cells.
• Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to agree and manage delivery dates.
• Maximise the use of the ERP/order management system and maintain clear visibility of orders.
• Monitor production capacity against demand and identify potential delays or critical issues.
• Work closely with Cell Leaders to support on-time delivery and resolve scheduling issues.
• Produce and publish production and delivery performance metrics.
• Identify priorities, make timely decisions, and take ownership of scheduling through to completion.

Skills, Experience, and Training Requirements

• Excellent organisational, communication, and planning skills.
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills with good attention to detail.
• Strong Excel and systems knowledge, with confidence working with ERP systems.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure, and make decisions within agreed guidelines.
• Previous experience in production planning, scheduling, or a similar manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Degree educated or qualified by experience.

Our Ideal Candidate

• A proactive and organised individual who can manage competing priorities effectively.
• A confident communicator who can build strong relationships across different departments.
• A decisive problem-solver with a practical approach to resolving production issues.
• Someone who takes ownership, works well under pressure, and is focused on meeting delivery targets.

Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications.