Production Scheduler


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£30,000 to £35,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Middleton, M24 0ZZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Sept 2026
Closing date:	7 Oct 2026

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Summary

Your new company

A well-established manufacturer is looking to recruit a Production Scheduler to join its busy Supply Chain team in North Manchester. Operating in a fast-paced production environment, the company supplies products to customers across multiple markets and is committed to maintaining exceptional service levels, operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

Your new role

As Production Scheduler, you will be responsible for creating and managing production plans to ensure customer demand is met efficiently and on time. Working closely with manufacturing, procurement, logistics and customer service teams, you'll coordinate production activities, manage priorities and resolve short-term supply chain challenges.

Key responsibilities will include:

Developing and maintaining production schedules to meet customer demand and target delivery dates

Monitoring component availability and working with procurement to address shortages

Liaising with production teams to ensure plans are achievable and resources are aligned

Managing schedule changes and communicating updates to key stakeholders

Supporting product launches and ensuring production readiness

Monitoring service levels, stock targets and planning performance

Reviewing planning parameters within SAP and making recommendations for improvement

Investigating planning issues and implementing corrective actions to minimise disruption

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have previous experience in production planning, scheduling or supply chain coordination gained in a manufacturing environment.

You will also have:

Experience working in a fast-paced production or manufacturing setting

Strong planning, organisation and prioritisation skills

Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across departments

Experience using ERP systems, ideally SAP

Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel

A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making

High levels of accuracy, attention to detail and accountability

What you'll get in return

Opportunity to join a successful and growing manufacturing organisation

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Exposure to a broad range of supply chain and production planning activities

Ongoing training and development opportunities

£35,000 salary and benefits package including holidays, pension etc

A varied role offering genuine responsibility and the chance to make a direct impact on operational performance

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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