We are seeking an organised and proactive Production Office Scheduler to join our busy manufacturing team in Stoke-on-Trent. This is a pivotal role, liaising between sales, design, and production teams to plan, update, and monitor the production schedule using ERP systems (including SAP B1) and Monday.com. You’ll play a key role in ensuring resources are used efficiently, deadlines are met, and customers are kept informed of their order progress.
Working Hours:
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Monday to Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (30-minute unpaid break)
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Friday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM (30-minute unpaid break)
Salary & Benefits:
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Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum
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Holiday: 25 days plus Bank Holidays (8)
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Pension: Employee 5%, Employer 3% (Legal & General)
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Additional Benefits: ERP and Reward Gateway (discounts)
A Little Bit About the Role
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Plan, update, and maintain production schedules to meet customer requirements.
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Communicate schedule updates to production, sales, customer service, and transport teams.
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Chase sales and drawing office teams for progressing job packs into SAP.
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Process production paperwork and create prioritised work lists for resource allocation.
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Attend meetings to advise on workload, deadlines, and potential bottlenecks.
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Update previous shift activities and revise schedules accordingly.
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Track and report KPIs for machinery, equipment, and people.
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Contribute to developing the scheduling system within SAP.
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Liaise with multiple departments to ensure smooth workflow.
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Assist production teams when required and maintain high work standards.
Getting to Know You
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Proven experience as a scheduler within a manufacturing or production environment.
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Experience with ERP systems (SAP B1 preferred).
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Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
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Excellent organisation, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.
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Good numeracy, literacy, and attention to detail.
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Clear communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
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Methodical, calm under pressure, and adaptable to change.
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Team player who can also work independently.
Production Office Scheduler | Stoke-on-Trent | Manufacturing & Scheduling | Up to £30,000 per annum
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