Production Schedular

Production Scheduler
Hailsham East Sussex
Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits
Full-time Permanent 37hpw

KHR are partnering with an internationally recognised specialist manufacturing company that delivers high-performance engineered systems for complex research and industrial environments.

Due to continued growth they are looking to hire an organised Production Scheduler to manage forward-looking production schedules coordinate manufacturing workflows and support on-time delivery.

The Role

As a Production Scheduler you will be responsible for maintaining forward-looking production schedules across multiple manufacturing cells ensuring smooth workflow strong cross-functional communication and consistently high on-time delivery performance.

You will act as a key link between Sales Engineering Manufacturing and Supply Chain to ensure all orders are planned visible and delivered on time.

Key Responsibilities

- Maintain and manage forward-looking production schedules across all products
- Liaise with Sales to agree on delivery dates prior to order entry
- Input and manage orders within the ERP system ensuring full visibility
- Coordinate between Sales Engineering Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams
- Take ownership of planning across manufacturing cells
- Monitor capacity vs demand and highlight potential constraints
- Identify critical issues and drive resolution to maintain delivery performance
- Produce and distribute production and performance metrics
- Support On-Time Delivery and shipping performance targets
- Provide cover and support to production and purchasing functions during absences
- Ensure adherence to all planning processes and procedures

Candidate Profile

- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Confident decision-maker within defined processes
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Strong analytical and numerical ability
- Excellent Excel and systems capability
- Comfortable working across multiple teams and priorities simultaneously
- Experience with ERP/MRP planning systems
- Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics AX
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment
- Occasional travel to client sites may be required (planned in advance expenses covered)
- Due to location a full driving licence is required

Benefits & Culture

Our client offers one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the sector prioritising the health wealth and work-life balance of their staff:

Work-Life Balance: 37-hour work week with flexible working hours and 33 days of annual leave (25 days Bank Holidays).
Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance Annual Health Checks and Specsavers Eye Care Vouchers.
Financial Security: Life Insurance and a Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme.
Green Initiatives: Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work and EV (Electric Vehicle) schemes.
Social & Facilities: A friendly culture featuring an Annual Family Fun Day and a Christmas Dinner/Dance (partners invited). The site is equipped with a canteen locker rooms and shower facilities.

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Required Skills:

Production Schedular Production Planner