Production Scheduler

2 weeks ago


Uttoxeter, United Kingdom Hudson RPO for (Elkes Biscuits) Full time

**Production Scheduler - 6 Month FTC**

**Location: Uttoxeter - Elkes Biscuits**

**Shift: Monday to Friday - 08:00 to 17:00 (On Site)**

**Salary: £26,000 pro rata**

**About Us**:
**Elkes Biscuits are currently recruiting for an adaptable and experienced Factory Production Scheduler to support the business during a time of growth on a six month contract basis.**

Elkes Biscuits has real heritage in both the local area and within the industry. In the early 1900s Samuel Elkes opened a confectionery shop in Uttoxeter and in 1928 a purpose-built biscuit factory was opened on the current site.

We produce own label biscuits to all the major retailers including Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Aldi, and Lidl in addition to the Elkes brand.

2023 has been an amazing year for the company. We have had a significant investment into our site and operations, have secured new customers and are positioned to make 2024 our best year ever.

**About the Role**:
Reporting into the Planning Manager, the Production Scheduler will be responsible for the maintenance and development of the Factory Production schedule, working alongside other departments on site to ensure a high service level and meet customer demands.

The position will be tasked with scheduling and support for eleven production lines. Working to allocate labour, managing plant time, and reviewing progress against the production plan. This will be a busy and diverse role where strong organisational and communication skills will be key.
- **Duties will include**:_
- Preparing weekly production schedule for all biscuit production lines.
- Ensuring production slots meet customer delivery expectations by meeting 98.5% service target.
- Reviewing daily production report to ensure that production objectives are met.
- Minimising short-dated products and maintain reasonable production lead-time for export orders.
- Monitoring and amend plan for production performance and sales levels, ensuring all parties are fully informed.
- Analysing requests for maintenance / NPD trials and determine impact and scope of request.
- Liaising with Manufacturing Manager/Factory Manager and the Distribution chain to highlight daily priorities to meet service priorities.

This is a six-month contract role and will require on site working five days a week.

**About You**:
To excel in this Production Schedule role, you will be able to demonstrate:

- Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within Food Manufacturing.
- Experience of planning WIP production and consumption within storage capacity and shelf-life constraints.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Strong IT skills.
- Experience of working in a fast paced, target driven environment.

In return we are offering a competitive salary, and the opportunity to support a market leader in their next stage of development.

The interview process for this role will consist of a phone interview with our recruitment team, followed by a meeting on site. This will involve a site tour, a chance to meet the team.

**Job Types**: Permanent, Temporary contract

**Salary**: From £26,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

- Uttoxeter (required)

Work Location: In person


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