Production Scheduler

Production Scheduler
Location: Derbyshire
Salary: up to £45,000

SF Recruitment are excited to partner with a growing manufacturing organisation looking to appoint an experienced Production Scheduler to join their Supply Chain team. This is a key role responsible for developing and managing the production schedule to ensure optimal service levels, inventory balance, and manufacturing efficiency.

You'll play a critical part in aligning demand, production capacity, and material availability, working cross-functionally with operations, procurement, planning, and commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities
-Own and manage the Production Schedule to support customer demand and business objectives.
-Balance production capacity, labour, and material constraints to create achievable schedules.
-Collaborate closely with Demand Planning, Procurement, and Manufacturing teams to ensure alignment.
-Monitor and adjust schedules in line with forecast changes, supply issues, or operational challenges.
-Drive OTIF delivery performance and support inventory optimisation initiatives.
-Identify risks to supply and implement contingency plans where required.
-Analyse planning data and KPIs to drive continuous improvement in scheduling accuracy and efficiency.
-Support ERP / MRP system planning parameters and data integrity.

About You
-Proven experience in a Production Scheduling / Supply Planning role within manufacturing.
-Strong understanding of MRP, capacity planning, and inventory management principles.
-Experience working cross-functionally in fast-paced production environments.
-Analytical mindset with strong Excel and ERP/MRP system experience.
-Confident communicator able to influence stakeholders at multiple levels.


This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business investing in its supply chain function, where you can make a tangible impact on operational performance and customer delivery.

If you'd like to find out more, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.