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Production Scheduler

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Slough, Berkshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Scheduler to join a leading aerospace manufacturing organisation undergoing significant investment and operational transformation.

Working within a highly regulated manufacturing environment, you will be responsible for developing and executing short-term production schedules, ensuring alignment with customer demand, material availability and operational priorities. This is a key role focused on production flow, schedule adherence, work order management and cross-functional coordination across Operations, Materials, Quality and Supply Chain teams.

Key Responsibilities

Create and manage detailed 1-2 week production schedules aligned to the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
Release work orders and ensure material, documentation and resource readiness.
Monitor production performance, managing bottlenecks, constraints and recovery plans.
Re-prioritise and re-sequence work orders to maintain delivery commitments.
Coordinate with Procurement, Stores and Quality to resolve material shortages and WIP issues.
Support recovery of past-due orders through expediting and proactive planning.
Track schedule adherence and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain ERP/MRP data integrity, planning parameters and production master data.
Provide regular updates on production risks, capacity constraints and recovery actions.

About You

Experience in Production Scheduling, Production Control, Planning or Shop Floor Coordination within a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems and production planning processes.
Ability to analyse data, manage changing priorities and solve operational challenges.
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across multiple functions.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Aerospace, engineering, automotive, defence or other complex manufacturing experience would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

Opportunity to play a key role within a major manufacturing transformation programme.
Exposure to advanced production and operational planning environments.
Collaborative, high-performance culture within a globally recognised engineering business.
Competitive salary and benefits package

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