Production Scheduler

**Job Description Summary**: === BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER ===

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. We have over 65,000 employees and a presence in virtually every country around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues.

BD Plymouth, a state-of-the-art Manufacturing 27 acre site, proud to be actively recruiting driven, passionate and team-orientated people to supplement our highly skilled team during this period of growth. You can look forward to an exciting career, phenomenal benefits package, collaborative working and opportunities to expand your skills in this fast moving, dynamic and agile business.

Our generous benefits including:

- Hybrid and Flexi working options for non-shift based roles
- Matched contribution Pension scheme up to 10% of salary
- Life assurance and critical illness cover
- Private Medical Insurance
- Share save scheme - matched up to £150/month
- Reward & recognition scheme linked to Health and Safety and Continuous Improvement
- Employee Assistance Program, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
- Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme
- Subsidized canteen
- Free car parking
- 24 days holiday (25 after 5 years)

**GENERAL SUMMARY**:
Reporting to the Manufacturing Leader the Production Scheduler will lead the team responsible for directing and co-ordinating planning and scheduling activities across the Tubes Manufacturing process, including both the Glass and Plus Tube range of products. This will include working as part of the Tubes Business Team to ensure all metrics are achieved in terms of volumes; quality, safety and training are achieved within the financial plan.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Responsible for the operational performance of shifts through coordinating the production plan across shifts to ensure the attainment of production targets in terms of service - volume and mix, quality and cost.
- Working closely with Planner/Buyer and Shift Leaders to develop an effective production schedule, which is understood and clearly communicated across all shifts.
- Working with procurement and production planning to ensure material is available to meet agreed schedule.
- Works with Shift Leaders and OTL’s to ensure weekly and daily schedule is adhered to with any deviation being approved by the Production Scheduler or Assistant. Ensures Schedule is communicated to Engineering and Quality Shift Leaders and any other Tubes Business Team members as appropriate.
- Works with the Planner Buyers and Supply Chain Team to review the Tubes forecasting and scheduling system into the plant SAP system to make sure Tube capacity is available to produce the schedule.
- Oversees the creation of production orders for all subassemblies and finished goods as required to meet the plant shipping schedule.
- Reviews any change order requests with appropriate personnel and recommends approval or denial of change order.
- Monitors and reports progress towards monthly compliance both as to shipping compliance and production schedule compliance of finished goods and subassemblies.
- Monitors and reports back order status by catalogue number.
- Execute specific operational projects to ensure consistency across shifts as directed by the Business Team Manager.

As part of the Tubes Business Team to facilitate and integrate lean practices across all shifts.

Perform all other duties as assigned

**Primary Work Location**: GBR Plymouth - Belliver Industrial Estate