Senior Production Scheduler
CV-LibrarySlough, BerkshirepermanentPosted: 5 May 2026
Apply NowAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Production Scheduler to join a global manufacturing organisation at a key point of transformation.
This role offers the chance to play a pivotal part in shaping planning operations, leading a team, and driving on‑time delivery performance in a complex, high‑quality manufacturing environment
Key Responsibilities:
Adhere and align to the Master Production Schedule (MPS)
Fine-plan and schedule supply orders internally according to demand priorities and inventory targets
Mitigate past due orders through expediting
Manage constraints and re-sequence/re-route production orders to minimise deviation from MPS
Escalate execution issues to the Network Scheduler team when necessary
Identify inefficiencies in the team and streamline workloads for optimal effectiveness
Establish an effective tier meeting structure within the department for efficient information flow
Utilise Talenthub to support and develop Production Schedulers
Build and maintain effective relationships with key internal stakeholders
Implement inventory management to meet targets and ensure on-time delivery
Identify and manage static inventory to optimise levels and material velocity
Attend and manage Tier 1 activity and attend Tier 2 when necessary
Act as a delegate to the Material Operations Manager when required
Job Requirements:
Experience in Materials Planning or Master Scheduling
Extensive knowledge of ERP systems; MfgPro experience is preferred
Strong collaborative style and stakeholder management ability
Experience in managing a team or possesses strong leadership attributes and effective communication
Benefits:
No relocation benefit is offered for this position
Legally authorised to work in the United Kingdom without company sponsorship now or in the future
This role offers the chance to play a pivotal part in shaping planning operations, leading a team, and driving on‑time delivery performance in a complex, high‑quality manufacturing environment
Key Responsibilities:
Adhere and align to the Master Production Schedule (MPS)
Fine-plan and schedule supply orders internally according to demand priorities and inventory targets
Mitigate past due orders through expediting
Manage constraints and re-sequence/re-route production orders to minimise deviation from MPS
Escalate execution issues to the Network Scheduler team when necessary
Identify inefficiencies in the team and streamline workloads for optimal effectiveness
Establish an effective tier meeting structure within the department for efficient information flow
Utilise Talenthub to support and develop Production Schedulers
Build and maintain effective relationships with key internal stakeholders
Implement inventory management to meet targets and ensure on-time delivery
Identify and manage static inventory to optimise levels and material velocity
Attend and manage Tier 1 activity and attend Tier 2 when necessary
Act as a delegate to the Material Operations Manager when required
Job Requirements:
Experience in Materials Planning or Master Scheduling
Extensive knowledge of ERP systems; MfgPro experience is preferred
Strong collaborative style and stakeholder management ability
Experience in managing a team or possesses strong leadership attributes and effective communication
Benefits:
No relocation benefit is offered for this position
Legally authorised to work in the United Kingdom without company sponsorship now or in the future