Scheduler

The Compleat Food Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 on 4 off shift pattern

Competitive salary

Job summary

The Compleat Food Group in Bristol is seeking a highly organised Scheduler to join our manufacturing team. You will maintain production plans, issue daily schedules and coordinate with Planning Manager, Production and Supply Chain to respond to changing demand.

You will need to be analytical, detail-focused and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced production setting. Proficiency in MS Office and exposure to MRP/ERP systems are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Analytical and detail-focused with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in planning or scheduling within manufacturing is preferred.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with strong problem-solving capability.

Responsibilities

• Create efficient production schedules that maximise factory performance and customer service.
• Balance factory capacity, labour requirements and material availability when producing plans.
• Respond quickly and effectively to changing customer demand and operational challenges.
• Work with Production and Supply Chain teams to ensure schedules are understood and achievable.
• Place and expedite Purchase Orders where required.
• Produce and distribute reports for various stakeholders.
• Monitor production performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support the delivery of service, waste and efficiency targets.

Skills

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Communication & stakeholders

Tools

Microsoft Office

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Hours: 07:30 - 19:00 (including Bank Holidays)

Join The Compleat Food Group

At The Compleat Food Group, we're on a mission to create food to feel good. We're looking for a highly organised and proactive Scheduler to join our team in Bristol.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with planning or scheduling experience within a manufacturing environment who enjoys working in a fast-paced operation and wants to play a key role in ensuring our products are delivered efficiently to customers.

Working closely with the Planning Manager, Production teams and Supply Chain colleagues, you'll be responsible for maintaining production plans, issuing daily schedules and helping the factory respond effectively to changing demand.

What You'll Be Doing

Production Scheduling

• Create efficient production schedules that maximise factory performance and customer service.
• Balance factory capacity, labour requirements and material availability when producing plans.
• Respond quickly and effectively to changing customer demand and operational challenges.
• Work closely with Production and Supply Chain teams to ensure schedules are understood and achievable.
• Place and expedite Purchase Orders where required.
• Produce and distribute reports tailored to a variety of stakeholders.
• Monitor production performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support the delivery of service, waste and efficiency targets.

What We're Looking For

• We're looking for someone who is analytical, detail-focused and comfortable managing multiple priorities within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous planning and/or scheduling experience within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong computer literacy and confidence using Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience of MRP/ERP systems would be advantageous.
• Good understanding of food manufacturing and food safety principles.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective problem-solving capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Flexible approach to working within a fast-paced production environment.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary of £32,000 - £34,000.
• 4 on, 4 off shift pattern offering excellent work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work within a leading UK food manufacturing business.
• Exposure to lots of different areas of the operation and supply chain.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for development and progression.

If you're a planner at heart, enjoy solving problems and thrive in a fast-moving manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

£15.91 per hour or £33,299 per annum (plus overtime outside of normal shift)

£14.40 per hour or £29,952 per annum (plus overtime outside of normal shift)

£15.91 per hour or £33,299 per annum (plus overtime outside of normal shift)