Production Scheduler
Alcester
Permanent
Up to £55,000
Overview
EMBS Engineering Ltd is working in partnership with a leading precision engineering manufacturer, located in Alcester, that is currently in the market for a Production Scheduler to join their company permanently.
This market leader is a well-established entity within the precision engineering industries and boasts a rich history of supporting globally recognised customers with safety-critical, highly complex components.
What’s in it for you?
* Stability / Longevity: Join a well-established and growing business with a strong order book
* Competitive salary: Up tp £55,000 per annum
* Early finish on a Friday
* Benefits: Company pension, holiday entitlement, and further training opportunities
Your responsibilities will include:
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Lead the monthly cycle to bridge the gap between commercial demand and operational supply.
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Own the Master Production Schedule (MPS), balancing complex resource capacity with high-stakes delivery targets.
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Sequence weekly manufacturing orders to maximise efficiency, minimise changeovers, and guarantee OTD.
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Monitor daily performance and pivot schedules dynamically to protect production flow.
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Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure 100% material availability and lean inventory levels.
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Champion automation and digitalisation efforts within ERP/MRP systems to modernise planning.
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Use data-driven KPIs—like Schedule Adherence and Utilisation—to spark process innovations.
Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications
* Proven success navigating fast-paced production environments as a Planner or Scheduler—you know how to keep the floor moving.
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A deep understanding of SIOP/S&OP and capacity planning; you’re an expert at balancing the "seesaw" of demand and supply.
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High proficiency in major systems (such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics) with the ability to turn raw data into actionable plans.
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A natural communicator who can translate data into a story, influencing teams across Engineering, Purchasing, and Sales.
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A sharp eye for detail and a knack for proactive problem-solving when faced with supply chain constraints.
About Us
EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK’s most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries. We’ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role.
Please note, due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents. We cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates