Production Scheduler / Planner - 12 month FTC

Location: Crick, Northamptonshire

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + benefits!

Are you an experienced Production Scheduler looking for your next career move in a dynamic, fast-growing manufacturing environment? We are recruiting on behalf of a leading and innovative manufacturer supplying a global sector.

Our client is a fast-moving, forward-thinking business where collaboration, innovation, and accountability are at the core of everything they do. They are seeking a Production Scheduler / Planner to manage supply and demand across all business functions, drive effective scheduling, and support operational excellence through smart planning and resource management.

Key Responsibilities:

* Own and manage the overall Master Production Schedule.

* Develop and control scheduling across production and other key functions.

* Manage departmental capacity profiles to support efficient operations.

* Lead ERP scheduling processes, optimising stock holdings and resource deployment.

* Carry out scenario planning and resource modelling to improve efficiency.

* Document and maintain scheduling processes within the Business Management System (BMS).

* Escalate and resolve scheduling risks across departments.

Skills and Experience:

* Proven experience as a Production Scheduler or in a similar scheduling role within a production and engineering environment.

* Proficient with resource, scheduling, and planning tools.

* Strong analytical skills with the ability to present complex data clearly.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

* Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to innovation.

* Strong ERP knowledge, ideally with experience using Epicor Kinetic.

* Highly detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and precision.

* Ability to prioritise effectively and work under pressure.

Why Join?

Our client is an agile and innovative business at the forefront of their industry, committed to delivering outstanding results through collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement. You'll be part of a supportive, high-performing team where your skills and contributions will be truly valued.

Core Values:

* Accountability: Doing the right thing and owning actions.

* Collaboration: Building trusted relationships and succeeding as a team.

* Respect: Valuing people and the environment.

* Outstanding: Constantly striving for improvement and innovation.

Ready to take the next step?

If you are a Production Scheduler ready to make an impact in a growing, collaborative organisation, we would love to hear from you