Production scheduler

Manpower (United Kingdom); Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp full-time position

40-hour working week

Opportunity to join a well-established

Supportive and collaborative working环境

Job summary

Manpower (United Kingdom) is seeking an experienced Production Scheduler in Wellingborough to balance customer demand, production capacity, and inventory while supporting day‑to‑day manufacturing operations.

You will develop and maintain production schedules, collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations and Production teams, and drive continuous improvement through effective planning and communication. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a £35,000 annual salary.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

Planning systems

Microsoft Office

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

• £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