Scheduler - Manufacturing Advisor

Morrisons; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Derby is seeking a skilled Scheduler to join their Planning Department. The role involves creating and maintaining packaging schedules, coordinating with production teams, and ensuring timely delivery of products. Ideal candidates will have experience in production scheduling, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. Attractive benefits include six weeks holiday and discounts in stores.

Benefits

Six weeks holiday

15% store discount

10% discount for a friend

Career progression

Free parking

Healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production scheduling, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain packaging schedules to ensure timely delivery of products.
• Coordinate with production teams to optimise packaging processes.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with procurement.

Skills

Production scheduling experience

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Proficiency in Excel

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Scheduler to join our Planning Department. Schedulers primarily focus on packaging scheduling, ensuring the efficient and timely packaging of our products.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain packaging schedules to ensure the timely delivery of products according to production demands.
• Coordinate with production teams to optimise packaging processes and minimise downtime.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with procurement to ensure adequate packaging materials are available.
• Analyse production data to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and meet production targets.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records related to packaging schedules and inventory management.

If you are a detail-oriented individual with a passion for scheduling and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team at Myton Horticulture Manufacturing and play a key role in ensuring the efficient packaging of our high-quality meat products.

About you

Requirements:

• Proven experience in production scheduling, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel and scheduling software.
• Attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

In return you'll get:

• Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays).
• 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us.
• Additional 10% discount More Card for a friend or family member.
• Career progression and development opportunities. Subsidised staff canteen.
• Free parking. Market leading pension and life assurance.
• Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP.
• Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more.
• Long Service Awards. Optional Payroll charity donations.
• Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave.

About us

You’ll find a great big welcome here at Myton Food Group - the part of our business that looks after manufacturing, whilst maintaining strong roots within Morrisons Supermarkets.

At Myton Food Group, we have a legacy to be proud of. We’re British farming’s biggest single direct customer. We buy from highly valued suppliers. And we’re passionate about the quality of our food. Today, we have 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets, bread and lots more.

We really do stand out in the world of food manufacturing. But what we’re especially proud of is the way we all get stuck in and work as a team, in partnership across our supply chain. Read more about what we do at our Myton Food Group website.