Scheduler

JR United Kingdom; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking an experienced MRP Scheduler/Production Planner to enhance production efficiency in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of MRP experience, strong analytical abilities, and proven communication skills. Join a trusted name in power transmission solutions and make a significant impact on production performance. Up to £40,000 per year with a 2-year fixed term contract.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of MRP experience including multi-level BoM.
• 3+ years in manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical and scheduling skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive daily schedule adherence through support.
• Monitor production progress and escalate issues.
• Generate KPIs and performance reports.
• Maintain production orders and project alignment.
• Collaborate to resolve bottlenecks.

Skills

MRP experience

Strong analytical skills

Scheduling skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

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We're Hiring: MRP Scheduler/ Production Planner

? Barrow-in-Furness, UK | 37.5 hrs/week | Up to £40,000 per year | 2 Year FTC

Are you an experienced MRP Scheduler looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment?

Our client is looking for a proactive and data-driven MRP Scheduler to support our machine and assembly shops, ensuring smooth and efficient scheduling within a SAP environment.

What You'll Do:

Drive daily schedule adherence through Gemba walk support

Monitor production progress & escalate material/capacity risks

Generate daily/weekly/monthly KPIs and performance reports

Keep production orders up to date and aligned with project plans

Highlight bottlenecks & collaborate across functions to resolve them

Maintain work centre capacities and SAP master data

What We’re Looking For:

️ 5+ years of MRP experience (Multi-level BoM essential)

️ 3+ years in manufacturing environments

️ Strong analytical and scheduling skills

️ Confident communicator and team collaborator

️ Methodical, decisive, and solution-oriented

Our client combines nearly 300 years of engineering expertise with a global footprint across 24 locations. We're a trusted name in power transmission solutions across Defence, Marine, Energy, and Industrial sectors.

This is your chance to make a direct impact on production, delivery and planning performance in a business that values precision, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
• This role is subject to security and export control restrictions

Ready to take the next step?

Apply now or connect with us to learn more!

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