Production Scheduler

Stirling Warrington; Packmoor; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

26 days annual leave

Company pension

Career development

Job summary

Stirling Warrington is seeking a Production Scheduler to join our manufacturing team in Banbury. You will manage production schedules, balance customer demand with internal production capabilities, and work closely with multiple internal departments to ensure on-time delivery.

The role is a 15-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working options, offering a competitive salary of £38,000–£40,000 per year and benefits including pension and career development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or a related field.
• 2–3 years’ experience in supply planning, production planning or scheduling.
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles and practices.
• Previous experience using SAP, OMP and Business Objects.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage production schedules across an 11-day rolling period.
• Balance customer orders with internal production requirements to support line operations.
• Collaborate daily with Manufacturing, Transport, Quality and Raw Materials teams.
• Work with OPR Planners to resolve volume conflicts.
• Manage short and long-term customer order changes and adjust the production schedule.
• Issue the daily production schedule to Materials Planning and Manufacturing teams.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to plan liquid trials within the production plan.
• Plan scheduled downtime with Projects and Maintenance teams to minimise disruption.

Skills

Supply chain management

Scheduling coordination

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

OMP

Business Objects

Job description

Title: Production Scheduler
Location: Banbury
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum
Shift: Days (Flexible)
Benefits: Hybrid Working (2 days work for home), 26 Days annual leave (Plus bank holidays), Company Pension (6.5% Employee - 13% Employer), Career Development

A new opportunity to join a leading manufacturer within the catering and food production industry on a 15 month fixed term contract, You will be managing production schedules, customer demands with internal production requirements to support manufacturing operations

Supply Planner Responsibilities:

• Create and manage production schedules across an 11-day rolling period
• Balance customer orders with internal production requirements to support line operations
• Collaborate daily with Manufacturing, Transport, Quality and Raw Materials teams to ensure the production schedule runs smoothly
• Work with OPR Planners to resolve volume conflicts
• Manage short and long-term customer order changes and adjust the production schedule accordingly
• Issue the daily production schedule to Materials Planning and Manufacturing teams to support material preparation and production execution
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to plan and schedule liquid trials within the production plan
• Work with Projects and Maintenance teams to plan scheduled downtime while minimising disruption to customer deliveries

Supply Planner Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably within Business, Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in supply planning, production planning or scheduling
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles and practices, particularly integrated supply planning
• Previous experience using SAP, OMP and Business Objects