Why Prism Healthcare
We are providers of specialist moving, handling and bathing equipment for elderly, disabled and mobility disadvantaged clients in a range of care environments, from community care to schools, hospitals and care homes. Employing employing circa 700 colleagues, across various locations within the UK and Europe, we work with a variety of mobility equipment, including patient moving, handling, and bathing devices, committing to the ongoing safety and wellbeing of the people who use our equipment. Through our family of brands, we are best positioned to share our experience and expertise with every client and customer.
With over 30 years of experience in designing, developing, manufacturing, providing and installing bespoke mobility and care solutions, we have an established track record of working closely with carers and their clients across the UK. The Group has grown over the last year both organically and by acquisition, with a turnover of £100M.
Role Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Scheduler to coordinate and optimize our manufacturing schedules. This role is critical in ensuring that planned production schedules are met efficiently, on time, and within budget, while balancing inventory levels and resource availability. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, familiarity with manufacturing processes, and the ability to adapt quickly to changes in production requirements. Excellent communication skills and personal organizational detail are essential, as it interacts with both internal and external stakeholders on an hourly basis.
Essential Duties
* Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules in alignment with customer orders and inventory targets.
* Coordinate with procurement, planning, warehouse, and production teams to ensure material and labor availability.
* Monitor work-in-progress and finished goods inventory levels to minimize overproduction and stockouts.
* Adjust schedules based on delays, shortages, machine breakdowns, or urgent orders, and communicate changes promptly.
* Utilize ERP/MRP systems to plan and track production activities and update schedule changes.
* Analyze production performance data to identify bottlenecks and suggest improvements to increase efficiency.
* Ensure that production schedules support on-time delivery, quality standards, and cost targets.
* Maintain accurate records of production output, delays, and other key scheduling metrics.
* Work closely with quality and maintenance teams to ensure downtime is minimized and planned effectively.
Personal Characteristics/Education & Experience
* 5+ years of experience in production scheduling, planning, or a similar role in a manufacturing environment.
* Strong knowledge of production workflows, capacity planning, and materials management.
* Proficient in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Excel.
* Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and handle last-minute changes calmly and effectively.
* Attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and efficiency.
* Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.
* APICS CPIM or CSCP certification is a plus.
* Familiarity with ISO standards or quality control systems.
So.. why us?
Alongside working in a supportive and friendly environment, you’ll also receive:
* Competitive Salary, paid monthly
* Ongoing training and development
* 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
* Pension Scheme, matched contribution/salary sacrifice
* Medicash health Plan which allows you to claim towards health costs such as dental and optical as well as physiotherapy and chiropody
* Life Assurance Scheme
* Long Service Awards
* Holiday Purchase Scheme
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