Production / Manufacturing Scheduler / Planner

This is a 12-month rolling contract based in Gloucester, working Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, reporting to the Plant Manager. The Production / Manufacturing Scheduler / Planner coordinates and manages production schedules so customer orders are delivered on time while making effective use of available materials, labour and equipment. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining production schedules, reviewing material availability, labour resources and machine capacity, and liaising with Production, Procurement, Stores, Engineering and Quality teams to coordinate priorities. You will monitor production progress, adjust schedules for breakdowns, material shortages and urgent orders, and maintain accurate production plans and scheduling data within ERP/MRP systems.

Production / Manufacturing Scheduler / Planner
Location: Gloucester
Contract: 12-month rolling contract
Start Date: ASAP
Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Pay Rate: -30.00 per hour
Pay Method: Umbrella
Industry: Manufacturing
Reports to: Plant Manager

Job Purpose
To coordinate and manage production schedules, ensuring customer orders are delivered on time while making effective use of available materials, labour and equipment. The role involves working closely with operational teams to maintain production flow, resolve scheduling issues and improve manufacturing efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
Create and maintain production schedules to meet customer requirements and delivery deadlines.
Review material availability, labour resources and machine capacity when planning production.
Liaise with Production, Procurement, Stores, Engineering and Quality teams to coordinate priorities.
Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to accommodate breakdowns, material shortages and urgent orders.
Identify potential delays and bottlenecks, escalating issues and recommending solutions.
Maintain accurate production plans, work orders and scheduling data within ERP/MRP systems.
Track production performance, schedule adherence, output and delivery targets.
Support efficient inventory management and effective use of manufacturing resources.
Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, reduce downtime and increase productivity.
Skills and Experience
Previous experience in production planning, manufacturing scheduling or a similar role.
Good understanding of manufacturing processes, production capacity and material requirements.
Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage changing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
Effective communication skills and the ability to coordinate across departments.
High attention to detail and confidence working with production data.
Experience using ERP/MRP systems; SAP knowledge is advantageous.
A proactive approach to continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
Key Performance Measures
Achievement of production schedules and customer delivery deadlines.
Accuracy of planning information and production schedules.
Effective utilisation of labour, materials and equipment.
Timely identification and resolution of production constraints.
Improvements in production efficiency and schedule reliability.