Production Scheduler

About the Client

Our Client is a well-established bespoke joinery and interior fit-out specialist with an annual turnover of approximately -20 million. Operating from a modern manufacturing facility, they design, manufacture, and deliver high-quality joinery solutions for prestigious commercial and residential projects. With a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and technical excellence, they continue to invest in both their people and manufacturing capabilities while delivering projects across London and the South East.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules to maximise manufacturing efficiency.
• Coordinate workflow across multiple departments, including machining, assembly, finishing, and dispatch.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to accommodate changing priorities and project requirements.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Procurement, Workshop Management, and Production teams to ensure materials and resources are available.
• Identify production bottlenecks and proactively implement solutions to minimise delays.
• Track work orders and ensure projects are delivered on time and to the required quality standards.
• Produce scheduling reports and communicate production updates to key stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy and operational performance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Production Scheduler, Production Planner, or Manufacturing Planner role.
• Experience within joinery, woodworking, furniture manufacturing, fit-out, construction manufacturing, or a similar production environment is highly desirable.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in production planning systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to analyse production data and make informed scheduling decisions.
• Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving abilities and excellent attention to detail.

Benefits

• Join a successful and growing bespoke joinery manufacturer with a -15M turnover
• Work on prestigious commercial interior fit-out projects.
• Stable, permanent opportunity with long-term career prospects.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Company pension.
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement within a thriving manufacturing operation.