Production Scheduler

ENGINEERED FOAM PRODUCTS LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Greater London is seeking a Regional Planner responsible for creating and managing production schedules at their facilities. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar role, excellent time management, and communication skills. Responsibilities include managing material ordering and coordinating with production managers. Offering a comprehensive benefits package, including a company pension and private medical insurance, this position requires a keen attention to detail and ability to promote continuous improvement.

Benefits

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Birthday Holiday

Long Service Awards

Volunteering Day

Enhanced Maternity / Paternity pay

Employee Welfare Support Line

Free Tea / Coffee

Monthly Food days

Benefits Platform

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar planning role within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to develop, lead and motivate employees.
• Demonstratable experience of making sound judgement under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage short-term production plans for plants.
• Develop and update the 12-week medium-term production plan.
• Manage material ordering based on stock requirements.

Skills

Production Planning & Scheduling

Excellent time management

Communication skills

Team Player

Attention to detail

Education

IT Qualification

Six Sigma certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Benefits

• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Birthday Holiday
• Long Service Awards
• Volunteering Day
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity pay
• Employee Welfare Support Line
• Free Tea / Coffee
• Monthly Food days
• Benefits Platform
• Private Medical Insurance

Scope

As Regional Planner you will be responsible for :

The creation, modification, and management of short term (1week) and medium term (12 weeks) production schedules for all Engineered Foam Products production facilities with a strong focus on plant efficiencies. Whilst monitoring the production process to ensure that production orders are being completed on time.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

Maintain up-to-date work schedules and efficiency systems.

Create and manage short-term production plans for plants.

Develop and update the 12-week medium-term production plan for visibility and resource planning.

Plan tool sample runs for NPI and coordinate with relevant teams.

Communicate major plan changes to plants in advance to prevent issues.

Material & Stock Control

Manage material ordering based on stock requirements.

Review stock levels regularly, aiming for zero stock older than 3 months.

Monitor the provisions report to support stock reduction.

Communication & Coordination

Work closely with Production and Plant Managers on all aspects of planning, including run hours.

Keep SVP and Sales aligned with production demand; adjust with Plant Managers if needed.

Inform department heads of planning changes early to allow capacity checks.

Attend daily production meetings as required.

Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

Track and report real-time issues to the right people.

Minimize tool fitting to reduce downtime

Knowledge & Experience

Proven experience in a similar planning role within a manufacturing environment

Ability to develop, lead and motivate employees

Excellent time management and organisation skills

Proficient in all Microsoft packages

Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels

Demonstratable experience of making sound judgement under pressure

Team Player

Systematic and with high attention to detail

Ability to lead and promote Lean manufacturing initiatives

Knowledge of EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) moulding would be beneficial

Six Sigma

IT Qualification

Hours of Work

37.5 hours per week , office hours