Location: Hemel Hempstead, HertfordshireSector: Logistics / Warehouse, ManufacturingJob type: PermanentJob reference: AJD1039Salary:45,000 plus benefitsA Production Planner / Scheduler is sought to join an innovative electronics manufacturing team in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, contributing to the efficient planning and scheduling of PCBA manufacturing operations.
The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
The Production Planner / Scheduler, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, will be responsible for aligning customer demand with production capacity, material availability and delivery requirements.
Responsibilities include:
- Develop and maintain master production schedules and daily/weekly plans across SMT, robotic soldering, THT, box-build assembly and test operations
- Optimise machine changeovers, production sequencing and line utilisation to minimise downtime
- Analyse production capacity and identify bottlenecks across labour, machinery and test equipment
- Coordinate material requirements planning (MRP), ensuring components and materials are available and kitted ahead of production
- Work with Purchasing and suppliers to resolve component shortages and minimise production delays
- Release manufacturing orders, shop-floor packs and pick lists, coordinating daily production meetings and schedule changes
- Monitor and report KPIs, including schedule adherence, on-time delivery, manufacturing lead times and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) The Production Planner / Scheduler, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, will have the following key skills:
- Experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment, ideally PCBA or EMS
- Strong understanding of xohmjla electronics manufacturing processes, including SMT, reflow, robotic soldering, box-build and functional testing
- Experience using MRP/ERP systems, such as SAP, Oracle or Epicor
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Knowledge of production capacity planning, IPC quality standards and Lean Manufacturing/5S principles APPLY NOW – Production Planner / Scheduler job in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire could be of interest, send your CV to or call Adam Dighton on
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