We are currently seeking to recruit a Production Scheduler for our Enniskillen site, working a 5 day onsite working model.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule all activities in a way that permits safe manufacture for all site teams.
• Communicate effectively with key internal stakeholders; Planning, Operations, Engineering, Technical, OPEX, R&D etc. on risks, issues and key changes required to deliver optimised customer service at the lowest cost. Supply Chain Manager Planning Manager Production Scheduler.
• Schedule all site activity and ensure schedules are sufficient to deliver customer service level targets.
• Optimise product sequences, volumes, allergen sequences, maintenance windows, training events and new product trials to drive improved business performance across the balanced scorecard.
• Alongside Operation teams, plan site labour requirement to deliver production plans.
• Create and continuously improve ideal production sequences that optimise delivery at the lowest cost.
• Build strong relationships with the site Operations team. Utilise these relationships to solve problems quickly & effectively.
• Build strong relationships with customer supply chain contacts.
• Utilise these relationships to optimise product flow across the end-to end supply chain.
• Document planning standards, raise standards, and confirm standard work daily.
• Create and maintain master performance data sets for all SKUs and all processes.
• Identify key problems areas and set targets to improve planning effectiveness.
• Use data analysis to make problems visible, quantifiable and to guide decisions.
• Ensure planning systems are optimised to drive effective and efficient planning, scheduling and material call off.
• Identify repeat problems within Operations and work with the Operations team to root cause and countermeasure.
• Use data analysis to make problems visible, quantifiable and to guide decisions

Essential Criteria:

• Experience in production Planning & Scheduling with an in depth understanding of planning systems and their optimisation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence multiple levels of the site and customers.
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel capability

Desirable Criteria:

• Working Knowledge of SAP & Innova or similar manufacturing systems
• Experience in a FMCG Industry, ideally in a planning or scheduling role.
• Understanding of OPEX and it’s use in optimising production schedules.
• Degree in Manufacture / Engineering / Science or another appropriate discipline.