Production Scheduler/ Graduate

Job Title: Production Scheduler

Reports to: Purchasing and Planning Manager

Location: Lower Dicker, UK

JOB PURPOSE/PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

The main purpose of this role will be:

Maintaining and supporting forward-looking scheduling function for all products

Effectively interact with Cell Leaders to ensure On-time Delivery

Ensuring all processes and procedures are adhered to

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to make decisions within guidelines and take responsibility for these is essential
• Ability to meet time frames and work under pressure is important
• Good analytical and numeracy skills
• Strong systems and Excel knowledge
• Be involved in order inputting, liaising with Sales on delivery dates, agree delivery dates prior to Order Input
• Interact between Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain functions
• Maximise use of the order management system and ensure visibility of all orders
• Produce and publish metrics as required
• Maximise our Shipping Performance and achieves our Ontime Delivery Goals
• Take ownership of, and plan all products through Manufacturing Cells
• Identify critical items and issues, and resolve them
• Investigate available capacity vs. likely load
• Support function for team members in production and purchasing during absences

DESIRABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• ERP planning experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX
• Previous exposure working in a manufacturing and assembly organisation

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree educated or qualified by experience

PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to meet deadlines
• Decisive
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to build good relationships

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