Production Scheduler

Uppertools Tecnologia da Informação Ltda; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Regional Planner responsible for creating, modifying, and managing production schedules. The ideal candidate will oversee short-term and medium-term planning while ensuring efficiency in operations. Responsibilities include stock management, communication with production teams, and continuous improvement initiatives. Qualifications include relevant experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong organizational skills. This role offers comprehensive company benefits including pension and medical insurance.

Benefits

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar planning role within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to develop, lead and motivate employees.
• Demonstratable experience of making sound judgment under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage short-term production plans for plants.
• Communicate major plan changes to plants in advance.
• Manage material ordering based on stock requirements.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

IT Qualification

Six Sigma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Scope

As Regional Planner you will be responsible for the creation, modification, and management of short term (1 week) and medium term (12 weeks) production schedules for all Engineered Foam Products production facilities with a strong focus on plant efficiencies. Whilst monitoring the production process to ensure that production orders are being completed on time.

Company Benefits

• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Birthday Holiday
• Long Service Awards
• Volunteering Day
• Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity pay
• Employee Welfare Support Line
• Free Tea/Coffee
• Monthly Food days
• Benefits Platform
• Private Medical Insurance

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Maintain up-to-date work schedules and efficiency systems.
• Create and manage short-term production plans for plants.
• Develop and update the 12-week medium-term production plan for visibility and resource planning.
• Plan tool sample runs for NPI and coordinate with relevant teams.
• Communicate major plan changes to plants in advance to prevent issues.

Material & Stock Control

• Manage material ordering based on stock requirements.
• Review stock levels regularly, aiming for zero stock older than 3 months.
• Monitor the provisions report to support stock reduction.

Communication & Coordination

• Work closely with Production and Plant Managers on all aspects of planning, including run hours.
• Keep SVP and Sales aligned with production demand; adjust with Plant Managers if needed.
• Inform department heads of planning changes early to allow capacity checks.
• Attend daily production meetings as required.

Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

• Track and report real-time issues to the right people.
• Minimize tool fitting to reduce downtime.

Knowledge & Experience

• Proven experience in a similar planning role within a manufacturing environment
• Ability to develop, lead and motivate employees
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Proficient in all Microsoft packages
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
• Demonstratable experience of making sound judgement under pressure
• Team Player
• Systematic and with high attention to detail
• Ability to lead and promote Lean manufacturing initiatives
• Knowledge of EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) moulding would be beneficial
• Six Sigma
• IT Qualification

Hours Of Work

37.5 hours per week, office hours