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Production Scheduler

Banbury Interim £38,000 - £40,000 per year View Job Description
A key role within a fast‑paced FMCG manufacturing environment, responsible for converting supply plans into robust, executable production schedules across multiple production lines. You will work closely with planning, operations, quality and logistics teams to maintain service levels, optimise capacity and respond quickly to changing demand and production constraints.
  • 18 Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
  • Competitive Salary between £38,000- £40,000

About Our Client

Our client is a leading FMCG manufacturer operating across a large European production network, supplying high‑volume products in a quality‑critical, time‑sensitive environment. The business is process‑driven, highly collaborative and places strong emphasis on schedule adherence, continuous improvement and customer service.

Job Description

  • Build and manage short‑term production schedules within the frozen horizon across liquid and solid FMCG production lines
  • Translate plan outputs into executable process orders, ensuring alignment with quality, safety and release requirements
  • Coordinate daily with production teams to review performance, adapt schedules and manage deviations
  • Manage tank and capacity planning, aligning closely with transport and logistics teams to meet shipment requirements
  • Work with raw material planners to adjust schedules based on ingredient availability and call‑off changes
  • Collaborate with master planners to manage major plan adjustments and escalations
  • Act as the scheduling interface with customer care to support delivery changes and mitigate production delays
  • Coordinate with quality teams to plan, schedule and execute rework activity where required
  • Monitor and actively manage Adherence to Schedule KPIs, contributing to performance reviews and root‑cause analysis
  • Represent Supply Chain in cross‑functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the site

The Successful Applicant

A successful Production Scheduler should have:

  • 2-3 years' experience in production scheduling or supply planning within FMCG or high‑volume manufacturing
  • Strong understanding of integrated supply planning, scheduling and material flow in a short shelf‑life environment
  • Experience working with SAP and advanced planning tools such as OMP and Business Objects
  • Highly analytical, process‑driven and comfortable managing complexity and change
  • Confident communicator able to influence across production, quality, logistics and customer‑facing teams
  • Excellent time management skills with a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary between £38,000 and £40,000 per annum.
  • Fixed-term contract with potential for growth opportunities.
  • Opportunity to work within a reputable FMCG organisation.
  • A supportive team environment.



If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge as a Production Scheduler within the FMCG industry, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Balkar Brier
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7001277
Phone number
+44 2078 312000

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Production Planning
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Banbury
Contract type
Interim
Consultant name
Balkar Brier
Consultant phone
+44 2078 312000
Job reference
JN-042026-7001277