Woodmill Production Planner & Scheduler

DFS; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Enhanced paternal leave

Staff discounts on DFS/Sofology

Job summary

DFS is seeking a Woodmill Planner & Administrator to join our Alfreton site. You will act as the operational link between the site office and the woodmill floor, raising and coordinating precise works orders to ensure production timelines are met.

You will maintain audit-ready records, report delays promptly to stakeholders, and manage stock control for both office and mill floor. The role emphasizes strong organisation, communication, and Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Adaptable approach to fulfill site operational demands.
• Understanding of upholstery manufacturing materials (advantageous).
• Outstanding organizational and planning skills.
• Proactive in engaging with partners to meet standards.
• Experience using Excel.

Responsibilities

• Raising and coordinating of works orders from multiple upholstery sites
• Ensuring work orders and paperwork are complete and accurate for the factory floor
• Ensuring delays are communicated in a timely manner from factory through to the relevant stakeholders
• Supporting the audit process throughout the manufacturing sites via accurate record keeping and storage organisation
• Ordering and controlling stock for the site office and factory floor

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Excel experience

Teamwork

Job description

DFS is seeking a Woodmill Planner & Administrator to join our Alfreton site. You will act as the operational link between the site office and the woodmill floor, raising and coordinating precise works orders to ensure production timelines are met.

You will maintain audit-ready records, report delays promptly to stakeholders, and manage stock control for both office and mill floor. The role emphasizes strong organisation, communication, and Excel proficiency.