Production scheduler

Manpower UK; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK is seeking an experienced Production Scheduler in Wellingborough to balance customer demand with production capacity and inventory. You will develop and maintain production schedules, work closely with Supply Chain, Operations and Production teams, and monitor performance against plan.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years' experience in production planning within manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in production planning/scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and optimise production schedules to support manufacturing requirements.
• Monitor production performance against plan and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Analyse scheduling issues and collaborate with operations to resolve challenges.
• Communicate schedule changes and priorities across departments.
• Track critical production activities and ensure delivery targets are met.
• Lead scheduling reviews and planning meetings with key stakeholders.

Skills

Production scheduling

Scheduling

Supply chain

SAP

Microsoft Office

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

This Production scheduler position in Wellingborough offers up to £35,000 per annum on a temporary contract, working full time at 40 hours each week. The successful candidate will create, maintain and optimise manufacturing schedules, balancing customer demand against capacity, inventory and operational efficiency. Close collaboration with Supply Chain, Operations and Production teams is central to the job, alongside monitoring performance against plan and resolving any deviations. Strong organisational ability, planning expertise and clear communication skills are essential, together with a methodical approach to coordinating competing priorities. Applicants should demonstrate prior experience in a comparable scheduling or planning function within a manufacturing setting.

Location: Wellingborough Salary: £35,000 per annum Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Production Scheduler to join a busy manufacturing operation in Wellingborough. This role is ideal for a highly organised planning professional who can balance customer demand, production capacity, inventory management, and operational efficiency. Working closely with Supply Chain, Operations, and Production teams, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining effective production schedules that support business objectives whilst ensuring smooth day-to-day manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and optimise production schedules to support manufacturing requirements.
• Monitor production performance against plan and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Analyse scheduling issues and collaborate with operational teams to resolve challenges.
• Communicate schedule changes and priorities across multiple departments.
• Track critical production activities and ensure delivery targets are achieved.
• Lead scheduling reviews and planning meetings with key stakeholders.
• Produce performance reports and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Escalate potential delays and recommend solutions to maintain operational efficiency.

About You

• Minimum 3 years'' experience within production planning, scheduling, or supply chain in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing planning and supply chain processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
• Experience using SAP, planning systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer

• £35,000 annual salary
• Temp full-time position
• 40-hour working week
• Opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business
• Supportive and collaborative working environment