Production Scheduler

Production Scheduler
Near Hailsham, East Sussex

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Production Scheduler to join a fast-growing manufacturing business. This role is key to maintaining and supporting a forward-looking scheduling function across a diverse product range, ensuring on-time delivery and smooth coordination across departments.
You will work closely with internal teams to ensure efficient planning, clear communication, and adherence to established processes and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Input and manage customer orders, liaising with Sales to agree and confirm delivery dates prior to order entry
• Act as a central point of contact between Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain
• Maximise the use of the order management system, ensuring full visibility of all orders
• Produce and report on performance metrics as required
• Drive shipping performance and support the achievement of on-time delivery targets
• Take ownership of production planning across manufacturing cells
• Identify critical items and potential issues, implementing solutions proactively
• Assess available capacity against demand to support effective scheduling
• Provide support to production and purchasing teams during periods of absence

This role may involve occasional travel to client sites for meetings, site visits, or events. Travel will be planned in advance where possible, with expenses covered.
Essential Skills & Experience

• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Strong decision-making ability with accountability for outcomes
• Ability to work to deadlines and perform effectively under pressure
• Good analytical and numerical skills
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel and systems usage

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience with ERP planning systems
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX
• Previous experience within a manufacturing or assembly environment

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience

Personal Attributes

• Deadline-driven and highly organised
• Decisive with a proactive approach
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Able to build effective working relationships across teams