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Permanent

Production Scheduler

Slough
money-bag £35000 - £40000/annum
225491073
Posted Yesterday


An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Scheduler to join a leading aerospace manufacturing organisation undergoing significant investment and operational transformation.

Working within a highly regulated manufacturing environment, you will be responsible for developing and executing short-term production schedules, ensuring alignment with customer demand, material availability and operational priorities. This is a key role focused on production flow, schedule adherence, work order management and cross-functional coordination across Operations, Materials, Quality and Supply Chain teams.



Key Responsibilities

  • Create and manage detailed 1-2 week production schedules aligned to the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
  • Release work orders and ensure material, documentation and resource readiness.
  • Monitor production performance, managing bottlenecks, constraints and recovery plans.
  • Re-prioritise and re-sequence work orders to maintain delivery commitments.
  • Coordinate with Procurement, Stores and Quality to resolve material shortages and WIP issues.
  • Support recovery of past-due orders through expediting and proactive planning.
  • Track schedule adherence and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain ERP/MRP data integrity, planning parameters and production master data.
  • Provide regular updates on production risks, capacity constraints and recovery actions.


About You

  • Experience in Production Scheduling, Production Control, Planning or Shop Floor Coordination within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems and production planning processes.
  • Ability to analyse data, manage changing priorities and solve operational challenges.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across multiple functions.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
  • Aerospace, engineering, automotive, defence or other complex manufacturing experience would be advantageous.


What''s on Offer

  • Opportunity to play a key role within a major manufacturing transformation programme.
  • Exposure to advanced production and operational planning environments.
  • Collaborative, high-performance culture within a globally recognised engineering business.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
















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