Production Scheduler

Adecco; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Newcastle is looking for a Production Scheduler/Manufacturing and Logistics Planner. The role involves developing production and transport plans, ensuring efficiency and customer satisfaction while managing logistics and stock levels. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented and proficient in planning tools. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Health & Wellbeing: Westfield Medical Cover

Pension: Auto-enrolment at 4%

Life Cover: 3x basic salary

Free onsite parking

Christmas savings scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Christmas Shutdown: Up to 2 weeks off

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented planner with a knack for logistics.
• Experience in production scheduling and transport planning.
• Ability to adapt planning dynamically.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production and transport plans.
• Plan production in line with customer delivery expectations.
• Coordinate deliveries to ensure timely, efficient service.
• Manage monthly raw material orders and stock levels.
• Provide regular reports on KPIs including transport and production metrics.

Skills

Planning Capability

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

We're looking for a Production Scheduler/Manufacturing and Logistics Planner to join our team at our client's site in Newcastle.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring our operations run smoothly, efficiently, and cost-effectively - all while delivering exceptional service to our customers.

What's in it for you?

• Salary: £30,000 per annum
• Hours: 40 hours/week | Monday to Friday | 08:30 - 17:00 (30-minute unpaid break)
• Holidays: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension: Auto-enrolment at 4%, matched by the company up to 5%
• Life Cover: 3x basic salary (while contributing to the pension scheme)
• Health & Wellbeing: Westfield Medical Cover, annual health checks
• Perks: Free onsite parking, Christmas savings scheme, cycle-to-work & electric car salary sacrifice schemes
• Christmas Shutdown: Up to 2 weeks off during the festive period

Your Mission

To develop and implement production and transport plans that maximise efficiency, meet customer expectations, and uphold the highest standards of Environmental, Health and Safety.

Who You'll Work With

• Production & Operations Managers
• Transport & Contracts Teams
• Sales/Account Managers
• External Transport Companies
• Steel Mill Raw Material Suppliers

Key Responsibilities

Production & Delivery Planning: Plan production in line with customer delivery expectations and Depot capabilities to maximise Production and Transport Efficiency.

• Plan daily/weekly production and delivery plans in line with depot capabilities and capacities.
• Liaise with Production and Contracts/Sales to ensure customer service/delivery maintained.
• Monitor Production/Delivery progress in collaboration with Production Team - Highlight problems and develop solutions to business and customer satisfaction.
• Anticipate change and adapt planning with a dynamic outlook.
• Support Customer / Sales demands through flexible and dynamic planning and coordination.
• Coordinate with Sales / Contracts team expected delivery dates and potential changes.
• Ensure there is clarity with production regarding specific loading / delivery requirements. (Conditions, Vehicle Type, Timing, etc).
• Identify opportunities for loading optimisation with the transport and production team to facilitate lowest cost £/t

Transport Coordination: Allocate deliveries to hauliers based on geography and cost, and liaise with transport companies to ensure timely, efficient delivery. Track transport costs, recoveries, and update SAP records.

Raw Material Stock Control: Manage monthly raw material orders and weekly stock levels, and adjust plans based on production needs and stock availability.

Reporting: Provide regular reports on KPIs including transport cost/utilisation, cost recoveries, and production throughput.

Technical competencies: Planning Capability, SAP, Excel, Power point, Outlook.

If you're a detail-oriented planner with a knack for logistics and a drive to improve operational performance, we'd love to hear from you!

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.