CrawlJobs Logo

Production Planning & Scheduling Specialist

pspersonnelltd.co.uk Logo

P+S Care and Support

Location Icon

Location:
United Kingdom , Great Yarmouth

Category Icon
Category:
Manufacturing

Job Type Icon

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary Icon

Salary:

Not provided
Save Job
Save Icon
Apply Position

Job Description:

P+S Recruitment are pleased to be working on behalf of our clients, who are currently looking for a Production Planning & Scheduling Specialist based in Great Yarmouth on a Permanent basis. In this pivotal role, you'll shape production plans that directly impact delivery, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, working closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure the right products are made at the right time. If you enjoy using data, systems, and collaboration to solve real‑world planning challenges, this is an opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact on the business.

Job Responsibility:

  • Develop and manage mid- to long-term production plans for critical product lines, ensuring alignment with capacity and material constraints
  • Lead daily and weekly production scheduling activities to support on-time delivery and operational continuity
  • Act as the functional lead for ERP planning systems, ensuring effective usage and data integrity
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, manufacturing, engineering, and commercial teams to align production plans with business priorities
  • Identify bottlenecks and constraints, and proactively adjust plans to mitigate risks
  • Drive continuous improvement of planning processes, tools, and workflows to enhance visibility and responsiveness
  • Develop and maintain planning models and tools for scenario planning and decision-making
  • Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as schedule adherence, on-time delivery, and capacity utilisation
  • Support S&OP processes and contribute to demand-supply balancing discussions
  • Train and support internal stakeholders to improve ERP adoption and master data accuracy

Requirements:

  • Production Planning Systems expertise
  • Scheduling & Capacity Management
  • Data Analysis and KPI tracking
  • Strong stakeholder communication and cross-functional collaboration
  • Lean thinking and continuous improvement mindset
  • Scenario simulation and constraint management
  • Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field
  • Proven experience in production planning and scheduling within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong understanding of capacity planning, material planning, and production workflows
  • Experience working with ERP and planning systems
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel
  • experience with Power BI or similar tools is an advantage
  • APICS CPIM
  • Lean Six Sigma (Yellow/Green Belt)

Nice to have:

Experience with Power BI or similar tools

What we offer:
  • Flexible working practices – we work a 9-day fortnight, hybrid working, offer flexitime, and work a half day Friday
  • 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
  • Private healthcare
  • Health cash plan – cash back for everyday health expenses
  • Additional benefits including access to 24/7 remote GP services, physiotherapy consultations and gym discounts
  • Pension scheme with 6% employer contributions
  • Life assurance – 4 x annual salary
  • Reward and recognition platform
  • Discount platform – retail, leisure, gym discounts and more
  • Employee assistance programme with access to confidential counselling services
  • Support for further training and education
  • Relocation assistance up to £8,000 if you relocate to take up a position with us

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 17, 2026

Expiration:
June 13, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
Icon
P+S Care and Support - All Job Offers
Job Link Share:
Copy Link Icon
Facebook Icon Twitter Icon LinkedIn Icon

Looking for more opportunities? Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Briefcase Icon

Similar Jobs for Production Planning & Scheduling Specialist

Sr. Specialist, Production Planner

Aerojet-Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies Company is seeking a Production Pla...
Location
Location
United States , Orlando
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
l3harris.com Logo
L3Harris
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant Production Planning/Scheduling experience
  • Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience
  • In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
  • Knowledge of material and production control in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong working experience with production-related databases and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
  • relational databases such as Access and DBase
  • Working knowledge using Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Problem solving ability and written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with government standards and specifications
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Plans, schedules, coordinates and/or monitors final approval of products through the complete production cycle to meet production requirements
  • Works from engineering plans and production specifications to ensure materials are provided according to schedules
  • Advises management of the status of work in progress, coordinates with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain and interfaces with engineering and program management as well as external customers
  • Ensures availability of materials and labor to meet production requirements and delivery commitments
  • Works to resolve labor and material shortages, backlogs and other potential schedule interruptions
  • Under moderate supervision, coordinates production control activities such as production scheduling, stockroom operations, purchase requisitions, tool control/maintenance and material requirements planning
  • Coordinates the development and implementation of Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) activities
  • Identifies and communicates concerns and issues with potential scheduling impacts
  • Works with the team to develop solutions to minimize the impact
  • Relays information to the team members and management
What we offer
What we offer
  • 9/80 schedule: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
  • Inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Supply Chain Planning IT Technical Specialist

We are seeking a skilled SAP Supply Chain Planning Analyst with strong expertise...
Location
Location
United States , Richmond
Salary
Salary:
101400.00 - 152100.00 USD / Year
belden.com Logo
Belden, Inc
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 8-10 years of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) experience
  • At least 5 years of hands-on expertise in SAP S/4HANA ePP/DS and MRP Live
  • Two end-to-end S4Hana Project implementations
  • Strong knowledge of ePP/DS configuration, including PDS, resources, planning versions, transportation lanes, and scheduling techniques
  • Expertise in MRP Live, including real-time material planning, exception handling, and integration with production and procurement processes
  • Experience integrating ePP/DS and MRP Live with SAP modules such as MM, SD, WM, QM, and FICO
  • Ability to translate business requirements into effective SAP S/4HANA planning solutions
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Experience working in global delivery teams
  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Computer Science, or a related field
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Participate in the design, configuration, and implementation of SAP S/4HANA ePP/DS and MRP Live to support production planning, detailed scheduling, and supply chain processes
  • Conduct workshops to gather business requirements and configure solutions aligned with organizational goals
  • Configure ePP/DS processes, including Production Data Structures (PDS), resources, planning versions, transportation lanes, and scheduling scenarios (e.g., finite scheduling, capacity planning)
  • Support MRP Live processes for real-time material requirements planning, ensuring effective supply-demand alignment and inventory optimization
  • Implement planning strategies such as Make-to-Stock, Make-to-Order, and Kitting-to-Stock scenarios
  • Collaborate with SAP teams (MM, SD, WM, QM, FICO) to ensure seamless integration of planning processes with procurement, sales, warehousing, and financial modules
  • Assist in documenting functional specifications, custom enhancements (RICEFW), and integration designs for external systems
  • Support testing, master data setup, user training, cutover planning, data migration, and hyper-care activities for successful go live
  • Provide expertise in ePP/DS and MRP Live, offering guidance on supply chain planning best practices to business and IT stakeholders
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging S/4HANA capabilities to enhance planning efficiency
What we offer
What we offer
  • Health/dental/vision
  • Long term/short term disability
  • Life insurance
  • HSA/FSA
  • Matching retirement plans
  • Paid vacation
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid leave for volunteer work in your community
  • Training opportunities
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Product Support Specialist

We are looking for a skilled Product Support Specialist to join our team in Marl...
Location
Location
United States , Marlton
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.roberthalf.com Logo
Robert Half
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or 6–10 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • proficiency in AutoCAD
  • experience with Configura and Worksheet preferred
  • strong understanding of furniture systems, finishes, materials, and specifications
  • demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and organizational skills
  • effective communication skills, with the ability to convey design concepts clearly
  • self-motivated and capable of meeting deadlines independently while solving complex problems
  • familiarity with furniture specifications in corporate, healthcare, and education environments
  • strong analytical and mathematical skills to interpret technical documents and develop accurate designs
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Design accurate 2D and 3D layouts for furniture projects, ensuring all specifications are met
  • update and revise designs as project requirements evolve
  • specify products across multiple furniture lines, demonstrating expertise in product codes and applications
  • work collaboratively with team members to propose design solutions, recommend value engineering options, and optimize layouts
  • maintain deep knowledge of furniture systems, materials, finishes, and specifications to ensure high-quality output
  • communicate effectively with stakeholders to present design concepts and address technical inquiries
  • manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and client expectations are exceeded
  • interpret technical documents, diagrams, and schedules to provide accurate and comprehensive design plans
  • stay current with new and existing furniture product lines to offer innovative solutions
  • utilize AutoCAD and other design software to create detailed renderings and layouts
What we offer
What we offer
  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Production Planning Specialist

Schedule production for products and components ensuring domestic and internatio...
Location
Location
United States , Batesville
Salary
Salary:
54400.00 - 68000.00 USD / Year
https://www.baxter.com/ Logo
Baxter
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Associates Degree in a technical subject area or equivalent experience as a planner in a Manufacturing environment
  • One to Two years’ production control experience (2-3 years’ experience scheduling, procurement, customer service, or shop floor execution.)
  • In depth understanding of MRP and DRP processes
  • Requires proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft applications, JDE, Agile and Rapid Response.
  • General understanding of standard planning/manufacturing rules, procedures and processes.
  • Strong communication skills both written and oral a must.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S.
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Schedule adequate amount of resources to meet production requirements to fulfill all domestic and international product orders and ensure timely delivery to customers.
  • Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders, or staffing tables, to determine personnel or materials requirements or material priorities.
  • Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with Centralized Planning Specialists and Operations team.
  • Maintain manual forecast to generate supply base requirements for accessory items.
  • Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies or parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules.
  • Ensure parts are coded and routed to meet implementation dates of new products.
  • Compile information, such as production rates and progress, materials inventories, materials used, on-time delivery misses, short shipments, or reallocations, so that status reports can be completed.
  • Analyze and track on time delivery misses, short shipments, and reallocations. Lead countermeasure activities.
  • Develop and maintain a close partnership with Materials, Sourcing, Engineering, Distribution, Production, Customer Service and Centralized Planning Specialists.
What we offer
What we offer
  • Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
  • 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • 401K match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • educational assistance programs
  • family and medical leaves of absence
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Product Define & Change Planning Specialist

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're c...
Location
Location
United States , Wichita
Salary
Salary:
47100.00 - 72200.00 USD / Year
boeing.com Logo
Boeing
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 0-2 years of relevant experience
  • Experience in project management or similar field
  • Detail oriented
  • Be able to handle schedule analysis
  • Personable, great communication skills
  • Adapts well to change
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Develops and guides project and configuration management activities necessary to incorporate new products or product changes, in accordance with contractual, customer, program, and regulatory requirements
  • Analyzes sequence of operations and workflow to develop schedules for new products and existing product design changes
  • Has knowledge of the production system (e.g., supply, engineering, manufacturing, support, etc.), reviews and analyzes configuration data to control product changes, and negotiates between organizations to develop incorporation plans and integrated schedules
  • Monitors and ensures compliance with the plans and schedules and reports on status
  • Interfaces with program management, product design, contracts, tooling, manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, component suppliers, assemblers, and product support, in order to develop and maintain configuration incorporation plans and integrated schedules via application of project & configuration management
  • Apply knowledge of project management to develop and maintain plans and schedules which integrate all production activities (e.g., product definition, procurement, manufacturing, testing, delivering, support, etc.)
  • Ability to interpret technical work statements, manufacturing plans and program level plans
  • Ability to monitor and analyze the incorporation plan and to resolve plan deviations with the value chain
What we offer
What we offer
  • health insurance
  • flexible spending accounts
  • health savings accounts
  • retirement savings plans
  • life and disability insurance programs
  • paid and unpaid time away from work
  • Kansas Aviation tax credit of $5,000 per year for up to five years
  • Generous company match to your 401(k)
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program
  • Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Supply Chain Manager- Production Detailed Scheduler

In this role, you will be part of the Supply Chain team and report directly to t...
Location
Location
United States , New Albany
Salary
Salary:
110709.00 - 138699.00 USD / Year
amgen.com Logo
Amgen
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Doctorate degree
  • Or Master’s degree and 2 years of Supply Chain work experience
  • Or Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Supply Chain work experience
  • Or Associate’s degree and 8 years of Supply Chain work experience
  • Or High School Diploma/GED degree and 10 years of Supply Chain work experience
  • Business Administration, Supply Chain & Logistics Management, Material Management and/or Industrial Engineering educational background
  • Good understanding of ERP-SAP and/or Rapid Response - Kinaxis systems
  • APICS, CPIM, CSCP, or SCOR-P certified
  • 4+ years of Supply Chain experience
  • Operational Excellence experience in a regulated industry with a continuous improvement mentality
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Act as a Production Detailed Scheduling Specialist to be the systems and process expert for Amgen’s detailed scheduling systems and sub-systems
  • Perform an optimized short-term detail schedule for multiple packaging lines and release process orders to be produced on the manufacturing shop floor to ensure that supply meets predefined inventory targets
  • Perform short-term capacity planning and level loading to ensure that both commercial and non-commercial activities are governed, prioritized, and sequenced to optimize the efficiencies of the lines
  • Identify, establish, and lead Work Center Teams (WCT) to monitor key performance measures
  • Represent the planning department in short-term improvement initiatives and planning & product meetings within operations
  • May directly or indirectly manage the activities of other staff members or outside consultants
  • Planning standard and non-standard production orders (by following up messages generated by ERP) as well as short-term capacity planning
  • Prepare a detailed schedule in short-term horizon
  • Facilitate weekly capacity meetings with the production, QA, Warehouse, and Process Development departments
  • Collaborate with the regions to ensure supply to the market and manage critical items
What we offer
What we offer
  • A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
  • A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
  • Stock-based long-term incentives
  • Award-winning time-off plans
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Maintenance Management Production Specialist

Reports to the Maintenance Manager and is aligned with the Production Supervisor...
Location
Location
United States , Edwards Air Force Base
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
yulista.com Logo
Yulista Holdings
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Minimum 5 years of aircraft maintenance experience within the last 10 years, supporting fixed-wing aircraft in an operational, flight-test, or research environment
  • At least 2 years of experience in maintenance planning, production control, or maintenance operations coordination
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating maintenance execution across multiple functional areas (maintenance, QA, supply, engineering, and operations)
  • Experience using aircraft maintenance management systems such as NAMIS, IMDS, Maximo, or equivalent Government or commercial systems
  • Working knowledge of FAA maintenance standards, applicable 14 CFR requirements, and/or military or NASA maintenance procedures
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain required NASA badging and system access
  • Ability to work flexible schedules, including off-shifts or extended hours
  • Must meet all physical and environmental requirements necessary to work in hangar, ramp, and aircraft maintenance environments
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Develop, maintain, and update maintenance plans, work packages, and production schedules for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance events
  • Coordinate daily and weekly maintenance activities with the Production Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, and Maintenance Operations Control
  • Support long-range maintenance planning by tracking scheduled inspections, phase events, modification activities, and anticipated downtime
  • Identify production constraints (manpower, material, tooling, engineering disposition) and elevate risks early to leadership for resolution
  • Assist in sequencing maintenance tasks to optimize aircraft availability and minimize schedule disruptions
  • Monitor work-in-progress across assigned aircraft and maintenance actions to ensure alignment with approved schedules and priorities
  • Track open discrepancies, deferred maintenance items, and MICAP conditions
  • support mitigation planning and recovery actions
  • Coordinate with Supply Chain, Parts Expediter, and Tool Control to ensure material readiness supports planned maintenance events
  • Interface with NASA Crew Chiefs to ensure aircraft-specific requirements and configuration considerations are incorporated into execution planning
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Summer 2026 Engineering Intern

DR Power’s Engineering Intern position is responsible to work with other enginee...
Location
Location
United States , South Burlington
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
energysystems.com Logo
Energy Systems
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Currently pursuing a BS degree (preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering)
  • Available to work Summer 2026 between May and August for 40 hours per week
  • Understanding or working knowledge of Pro-E and/or AutoCAD experience
  • Microsoft Office experience (including Excel)
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Designs, validates, and brings new products to market
  • Provide new product development support in the Industrial, Commercial, Residential and/or Retail outdoor power equipment product area including
  • Creating and maintaining CAD models, drawings, and BOMs
  • Supporting product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs)
  • Interfacing with internal company personnel
  • Provide technical support for assigned projects
  • Specifies precise new product functional requirements
  • designs, tests and integrates standard, less complex components to produce final designs
  • and evaluates the design's overall effectiveness, cost (including cost/benefit analysis), reliability (risk analysis), and safety
  • Designs, develops, executes and evaluates fitness-for-use testing, product specifications and process validation plans for standard products and/or components
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right