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Soane Britain is seeking an experienced and proactive Manufacturing Scheduler to join our manufacturing team in Leicester on an 18-month fixed-term contract. This role will play a key part in supporting the smooth coordination of production during a period of maternity cover. You will work closely with both internal and external workshops to ensure production is delivered on time, in full, and to our high-quality standards, aligning with the Soane Mission and Vision to uphold our commitment to craftsmanship, collaboration and excellence.
Job Responsibility
Coordination of workload across both in-house and external workshops, ensuring each order is completed to the required standard and ready at least a week before its shipping date
Scheduling pre-QC visits to remote workshops
Maintain an accurate, achievable and well communicated production schedule
Receive deliveries from workshops and perform pre-quality inspections on all orders and work with Quality Control to resolve any quality related issues
Maintain relationships with workshops and suppliers to ensure delivery dates and quality are achievable
Approve high-value invoices in a timely manner
Provide accurate monthly output figures and 3rd Party stock reports
Provide estimated costs for custom and bespoke projects
Raise purchase orders for production and add information to order management sheets and schedules
Respond to technical and manufacturing queries raised by the wider team
Develop a detailed understanding of all manufacturing techniques used and the Soane product range
Regular visits to workshops are required
Requirements
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment, preferably lighting and/or furniture
Experience using Microsoft Office based programs and SAP or a similar ERP system is desirable
Be confident working in Excel across multiple files
Strong collaborative skills and a confident and capable communicator
Be able to work to deadlines with strong planning, prioritisation, time management and problem-solving skills
Possess a keen eye for detail, with an appreciation for the highest quality craftsmanship and materials
Interest and existing knowledge of luxury furniture and lighting is an advantage
Full UK driving license
Availability to travel throughout the UK
Nice to have
Experience using SAP or a similar ERP system
Interest and existing knowledge of luxury furniture and lighting