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Production Scheduler

United Kingdom, Featherstone · Job Posted February 17, 2026
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We’re looking for a proactive and detail-driven Production Scheduler to join our team at our Featherstone site. In this vital role, you’ll help deliver exceptional service in a fast-paced environment, ensuring our customers receive the quality and reliability they expect from DS Smith. The production function is at the heart of our site’s success, and your expertise will play a key part in driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. You’ll be responsible for creating and managing production schedules, using your planning knowledge to coordinate orders in line with customer delivery commitments and site efficiency targets. By optimising production flow, monitoring capacity, and identifying risks early, you’ll help keep our manufacturing operations running smoothly and efficiently.

Job Responsibility

  • Take responsibility for your own health and safety, working in line with company procedures to maintain a safe environment
  • Create and manage production plans for the corrugator, and conversion areas using the CBS business system—maximising machine efficiency and meeting tight deadlines
  • Carry out pre-planning, including order selection and compilation
  • Monitor and review progress through CBS SFDC and adjust plans as needed to reflect operational changes
  • Maintain daily oversight of paper stocks, organising replenishment and completing month-end stock reconciliations
  • Analyse variances in paper usage against plan and drive appropriate corrective actions
  • Work closely with the Internal Sales Team to understand customer requirements and align them with production capabilities
  • Participate in daily sales/planning meetings and contribute to ad hoc discussions when required
  • Attend daily operations reviews, supporting continuous improvement activities and contributing to relevant KPIs
  • Join daily transport meetings, providing order status updates to support delivery planning

Requirements

  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment
  • Proven background in time management, planning, and coordination
  • Confident decision-maker, especially under time pressure
  • Strong record of performance in a fast-paced, customer-focused setting
  • Commercial awareness and understanding of the financial impact of operational decisions
  • Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills
  • Methodical approach with strong attention to detail

What we offer

  • Pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Income protection
  • Employee assistance program
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Shopping discounts

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