Production Scheduler (24 month FTC/Secondment) in Eggleston

We're looking for a detail-focused Production Scheduler to ensure schedules are accurately executed across select work centres while monitoring and defining capacity to keep operations running smoothly. In this role, you'll drive the Order Fulfilment performance management process and play a key part in maintaining complete accuracy of all critical data fields, enabling reliable, efficient and data-driven manufacturing performance.

In this role you will…

• Maintain an accurate Open Order Book so systems can identify when product shipments are scheduled to occur.
• Execute the Fixed Frequency Repeating Schedule (FFRS) methodology and a level-loaded schedule to package finished goods and provide any intermediates required.
• Use alternative scheduling methodologies where necessary (e.g., primary specific).
• Implement a pre-defined Performance Management process to ensure order fulfilment while maintaining strict adherence to the FFRS methodology and intent.
• Accommodate Production Scheduling requirements for non-standards activity (e.g., New Product Introduction or Artwork/Pack Change) while maintaining strict adherence to the FFRS methodology and intent.
• Follow production orders and coordinate activities up to ex-site readiness to maximize Shipment Right First Time (SRFT) performance.
• Attend supply chain performance management sessions (daily) to represent select work centres.
• Provide daily/shift performance figures to the relevant Supply Chain Planning Team for selected work centres.
• Maintain an up-to-date capacity definition for selected production work centres based on demonstrated output and CTS.
• Constantly monitor, maintain, and ensure complete accuracy of all Supply critical fields within data systems for selected work centres; measure Conformance to Schedule (CTS) for all production work centres, identify and mitigate stock at risk, and work with key support functions to process inventory write-off requests.
• Have planning/scheduling experience with a pragmatic approach to defining problems, resolving conflict, and developing practical solutions.
• Good communication skills; able to interact with and influence individuals across various functions without direct reporting relationships.

GCSE qualifications or equivalent with high numeracy and accuracy. Qualification in a Commerce/Business/Supply-Chain discipline. Logistics, Supply Management, Demand Management or Operational Management is desirable.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

GSK Barnard Castle is a key secondary manufacturing site heavily invested in Industry 4.0 technology and bespoke equipment to support new product introductions and volume increases. As a key supplier of some of GSK’s blockbuster products, the site contributes revenues of approximately $2 Bn annually. We want GSK to be somewhere everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive. Our success absolutely depends on our people. We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme. Discover more about our company-wide benefits and life at GSK on our webpage Life at GSK | GSK.