Senior Production Scheduler

• Producing and publishing accurate production plans that align with customer needs while maintaining operational efficiency
• Being the bridge between the scheduling function and manufacturing, ensuring that production runs smoothly and efficiently
• Leading a small team of on-site schedulers, supporting their development while ensuring that daily plans are executed effectively and deliver on OTIF (On Time In Full) goals
• Managing the complexities of short shelf-life fresh food products, where tight timelines and planning accuracy are critical to minimising waste and ensuring delivery success
• Working closely with key internal stakeholders including manufacturing, supply planning, NPD, logistics, and distribution, providing proactive scheduling support and ensuring alignment across the operation
• Getting involved in CI projects that drive value across the site

• Experienced in a similar scheduling or planning role, ideally in FMCG or food manufacturing
• A strong team leader with people management experience
• Self-motivated, ambitious, and looking for career progression
• Confident communicator who works well under pressure and prioritises effectively
• Highly organised with a sharp eye for detail and a commitment to high standards
• IT literate, comfortable using Excel, MRP systems, and planning tools like Optimity
• Degree-level qualification preferred (especially in a Supply Chain-related discipline)

Familiarity with M3

• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Death in Service Benefit
• Free Employee Assistance Programme (open to colleagues and their families)
• Retail discounts accessible via our Benefits Hub platform
• Company shop available at sites (heavily discounted, yummy products)
• Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £300 per referral – t&cs dependent)
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities (including opportunities for sponsored professional memberships and our own in-house development course)