Production Scheduler - 12 month FTC

TN United Kingdom; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

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Client:

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS

Location:

Banbury, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Weekly scheduling of process or packing lines:

• Adhere to and coordinate the weekly planning process, convert the central production requirements to a short-detailed optimized production sequence considering the available capacity, material constraints and factory resources.
• Challenge central production requirements.
• Participate in weekly planning meetings to carry out scheduling in line with other areas.
• Act as business partner to the production teams to understand their labor, maintenance and project plans and build appropriate plans and contingencies.
• Communicate available capacity and scheduled downtimes to Central Planning.
• Manage stakeholders (central planning, production departments, planning and logistics team).
• Monitor and review plan daily and escalate where needed.
• Capacity utilization understanding.
• Ability to take independent production schedule change decisions in complex production environments.
• Provide input operating strategy.

KPIs Delivery:

• Monitor and report relevant KPIs for Production compliance (TOP, TAP, CSL, Production Frequency).
• Analyze deviations, propose corrective and preventive actions and implement solutions.
• Analyze line performance and propose changes.

MOS/Improvements:

• Key Member of OPS meetings.
• Involved in the deployment of MOS initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Uses standard MOS and continuous improvement tools.

Safety:

• Act as a role model for safety.
• Comply with all SHE rules and (food) quality and safety according to JDE Guidelines.

Semi-Finished Goods Planning:

• Schedule the deliveries of coffees made in other production sites or sourced from production hub to meet packing plan requirements.
• Manage inventory to AOP Targets.

External Coffee Supply:

• Manage forecast, consumption, and monitor & track arrival of all externally sourced coffee.

Systems and Master data (if applicable):

• Maintain APO Master Data.
• Set up of new materials in systems as required.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Educated to Bachelor Degree level in supply chain or intellectually of Degree Caliber.
• Languages: Fluent; English.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years working experience in a manufacturing/logistic/supply chain/new product development job.
• Preferable with system knowledge (SAP).
• Experience in a FMCG company is a must.

Competency:

• Strong planning & supply chain experience with ability to manage multiple inputs from different departments with effective prioritization.
• High level of drive and self-motivation, ambitious to succeed and prepared to go the extra mile.
• Ability to manage relationships at all levels across a wide variety of functions to achieve results with limited authority.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels of the business and the ability to demonstrate strong facilitation and meetings management skills.
• Highly numerate with excellent PC skills and Excel expert.
• Ability to apply MOS/LEAN tools (e.g., VSM, SMED, KAIZEN) to improve operations, planning & logistical processes.
• Understanding of import and export processes – desired skill.

JDE Values:

Simplicity: True coffee democracy is about being open and direct through simplicity in the way we do business.

Entrepreneurship: Our entrepreneurship means we embrace moments of opportunity and ensure our ideas succeed.

Discipline & Accountability: Through our shared accountability we take charge of what is ours with the discipline to do things the right way.

Solidarity: moving forward with solidarity we have the power to make a difference.

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