Scheduling and Production Control Supervisor

Currock Engineering Company Limited; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Development opportunities

Sick pay

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Free parking

Job summary

Currock Engineering Company Limited is seeking a Scheduling and Production Control Supervisor to lead planning, scheduling and production control activities across the business. You will translate customer demand into practical production plans, coordinate resources and monitor performance to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

You will collaborate across Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, Logistics and Customer Support to optimise capacity and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning, scheduling or production control within a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations and production processes.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems for planning and production control.
• Ability to analyse production data and make informed operational decisions.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead production planning and control activities to meet customer requirements on time and to quality standards.
• Develop and maintain achievable production schedules that optimise capacity, labour, materials and equipment.
• Monitor production performance, WIP and delivery commitments, and take proactive action to maintain OTIF.
• Drive operational excellence through resource planning, KPI management and waste reduction.
• Ensure accuracy of planning systems, data and reporting to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, Logistics and Customer Support.
• Support governance, compliance and customer satisfaction while fostering accountability and teamwork.
• Manage employee performance, attendance, conduct, probation reviews and development.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

ERP/MRP systems

KPI management

Lean Manufacturing

Capacity planning

AS9100 knowledge

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Planning dashboards

Job description

The Scheduling and Production Control Supervisor will lead the planning, scheduling and production control activities across the business, ensuring customer requirements are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and to the required quality standards.

This role is responsible for translating customer demand into achievable production plans, coordinating resources, monitoring production performance, and ensuring the smooth flow of work throughout the manufacturing process. The Scheduling and Production Control Supervisor will work closely with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, Logistics and Customer Support functions to optimise capacity, improve delivery performance and drive continuous improvement.

The Scheduling and Production Control Supervisor will play a key role in operational governance, production planning, KPI management, resource allocation and operational excellence initiatives, while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Main Purpose of Role

• Lead production planning and control activities to ensure customer requirements are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and to the required quality standards.
• Develop and maintain achievable production schedules that optimise capacity, labour, materials and equipment utilisation.
• Monitor production performance, work-in-progress and delivery commitments, taking proactive action to maintain OTIF performance.
• Drive operational excellence through effective resource planning, KPI management, continuous improvement and waste reduction initiatives.
• Ensure the accuracy of planning systems, production data and operational reporting to support informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, Logistics and Customer Support teams to ensure the smooth flow of work throughout the business.
• Support operational governance, compliance and customer satisfaction objectives while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Take ownership of employee performance, attendance, conduct, probation reviews and development, addressing concerns promptly and in line with company procedures.
• Support investigations, disciplinary, grievance and absence management processes, seeking HR guidance where appropriate.

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience in production planning, scheduling or production control within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and production processes.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems for planning and production control.
• Ability to analyse production data and make informed operational decisions.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in monitoring KPIs and driving performance improvements.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage competing priorities.
• Aerospace or defence manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience with capacity planning and finite scheduling systems.
• Understanding of AS9100 quality requirements.
• Experience with production reporting and KPI management.
• Knowledge of inventory management and supply chain planning.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement programmes.
• Understanding of operational excellence methodologies.

Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Comply with the Company's Health and Safety policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
• Take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions.
• Follow site rules and emergency procedures at all times.
• Actively participate in Health and Safety reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Additional Responsibilities

Due to the dynamic nature of the business, the Company reserves the right to require employees to undertake additional or alternative duties and responsibilities, within their capabilities and appropriate to their skills and experience, to support business needs and operational requirements.

What Currock can offer you:

• Annual bonus scheme linked to company profits and performance targets
• Opportunities for development and supportive team environment
• Company Sick Pay
• Pension: 5% Employer, 5% Employee Defined Contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking

Security Checks

Please note, you may be required to undergo Security Checks appropriate to your role.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] and we will be happy to support you.