Location: Wellingborough
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Production Scheduler to join a busy manufacturing operation in Wellingborough. This role is ideal for a highly organised planning professional who can balance customer demand, production capacity, inventory management, and operational efficiency.
Working closely with Supply Chain, Operations, and Production teams, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining effective production schedules that support business objectives whilst ensuring smooth day-to-day manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Create, maintain, and optimise production schedules to support manufacturing requirements.
- Monitor production performance against plan and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Analyse scheduling issues and collaborate with operational teams to resolve challenges.
- Communicate schedule changes and priorities across multiple departments.
- Track critical production activities and ensure delivery targets are achieved.
- Lead scheduling reviews and planning meetings with key stakeholders.
- Produce performance reports and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Escalate potential delays and recommend solutions to maintain operational efficiency.
About You
- Minimum 3 years' experience within production planning, scheduling, or supply chain in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing planning and supply chain processes.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
- Experience using SAP, planning systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Able to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.
What's on Offer
- Temp full-time position
- Opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
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Production Scheduler in Wellingborough employer: Manpower
As a leading employer in the procurement sector, we offer a flexible and remote working environment that prioritises employee well-being and work-life balance. Our collaborative culture fosters professional growth through continuous learning opportunities and meaningful projects, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a significant impact in supplier management.
