Technical Project Manager

Turner Townsend; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Gateshead is seeking a Production Scheduler to join their Manufacturing team. In this role, you will create and update production schedules to minimize costs and maximize efficiency. Strong experience in a production environment, alongside GCSE qualifications, is required. A proactive mindset and excellent communication skills will help you thrive in this fast-paced environment. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including holidays and pension plans.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday excluding bank holidays

Income protection

Employee Life Assurance

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a production or planning environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and inventory management.
• Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and optimise weekly production schedules for Manufacturing.
• Monitor order fulfilment and anticipate disruptions.
• Communicate daily with the Production Planner and site teams.
• Support new product introductions and coordinate trial batches with R&D.
• Report on adherence to plan, service levels, and production performance.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Time management

Problem-solving abilities

Teamworking

Education

GCSE (or equivalent)

Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Mathematics

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Join our Manufacturing team in Felling as a Production Scheduler, where you'll play a key role in ensuring daily production schedules are created and updated to minimise cost, maximise efficiency, and maintain high customer service levels. You'll coordinate with multiple departments to ensure smooth execution of production plans and maintain accurate stock levels across the site.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and optimise weekly production schedules for Manufacturing and Filling.
• Monitor order fulfilment and anticipate disruptions, providing practical solutions.
• Communicate daily with the Production Planner and site teams to ensure schedules are delivered on time and in full.
• Support new product introductions and coordinate trial batches with R&D.
• Manage batch-card issuance and raw material staging.
• Coordinate rework of SLOBS with Technical and Production teams.
• Report on adherence to plan, service levels, and production performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and ALPS projects.
• Liaise with Planning (Barcelona) to improve efficiency and service performance.
• Ensure filling lines are fully loaded during peak times and optimise product mix.
• Monitor and report production targets vs actuals, analysing gaps.
• Maintain scheduling system data and SAP accuracy.
• Participate in daily MDI and weekly handshake meetings.
• Ensure compliance with HSE and PSRA standards.
• Maintain production-related master data in SAP.

What We're Looking For

• Essential: GCSE (or equivalent).
• Experience in a production or planning environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and inventory management.
• Excellent IT, numeracy, time management, and communication skills.
• Teamworking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Desirable: Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Mathematics.
• SAP experience.
• Knowledge of paint manufacturing processes and supply management.

What Makes You Stand Out

• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Business and financial awareness.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (depending on experience).
• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
• Income protection and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Life Assurance and Company pension.
• Product discounts and flexible benefits scheme offering Gymflex, dental cover, and more.
• Other benefits as part of our comprehensive packages.

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people\'s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We\'re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It\'s what you\'d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that\'s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today - while creating an even better tomorrow. Let\'s paint the future together.

Production Scheduler
AkzoNobel - Felling, Gateshead

We encourage you to apply if you have relevant experience and expertise for this role, even if you don\'t meet all the criteria listed in the job description.

We are an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 47842