Production Scheduler

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

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary full-time role

Established manufacturing business

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. in Wellingborough is seeking an experienced Production Scheduler to join a busy manufacturing operation. You will create and maintain production schedules, balance demand with capacity, and ensure on-time delivery.

The role is full-time (40 hours/week) with a competitive salary of £35,000 per annum. You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, and Production teams to optimise schedules and improve performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in production planning or scheduling in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication across teams and departments.
• Experience using SAP and planning software.

Responsibilities

• Create and optimise production schedules to support manufacturing requirements.
• Monitor performance against plan and identify improvement opportunities.
• Analyse scheduling issues and collaborate with operations to resolve challenges.
• Communicate schedule changes and priorities across departments.
• Track critical production activities to meet delivery targets.
• Lead scheduling reviews with key stakeholders.
• Prepare performance reports and support continuous improvement.
• Escalate delays and propose solutions to maintain efficiency.

Skills

Production scheduling

Scheduling

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Planning systems

Job description

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

• Temp full-time position
• Opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business
• Supportive and collaborative working environment