Production Scheduler

About the role

Responsible for the sequencing and executing the process orders, while supporting the optimisation of plant efficiencies. Prepares work schedule and factory pack for the shop floor. Supports the Supply Chain Manager in meeting inventory and OTIF KPIs. The Supply Chain Manager may also delegate communication to Customer Care to the Production Scheduler where appropriate. 

What will I be doing?

• Perform an achievable work schedule (define the sequence of the planned orders, include change-over and cleaning, convert planned orders to process orders)  
• Ensure plan includes correct product control sequencing and wash outs.  
• Confirm the availability of the shop floor people and utilities.
• Release the process orders to the shop floor.
• Provide the factory pack for the shop floor.            
• Production Scheduler is accountable for ensuring system Production Planning alerts are responded to and resolved in a timely manner.
• Attendance to daily operations meetings.  
• The responsibility of communicating with customer care around supply issues/requests may be delegated from the Supply Planner to the Production Scheduler if they are better placed to feedback supply impacts to Customer Care.            
• Work with Supply Planning and Recipe Controller to ensure correct version of manufacturing BOM is being used, to solve issues and alerts.
• Provide checks that the master data quality is maintained and updated at regular intervals.  
• Create and edit process orders for approved rework, approved replacement of components
• Create and edit process orders for approved trials.
• Dealing with ad hoc requests from other functions within the business.

What do I need in order to be successful?

• Process, systematic, analytical attributes            
• Time management skills essential.              
• Problem solver            
• System and process driven way of working            
• Good communicator within team            
• Good system and analytical skills
• Multitasking
• Taking initiatives
• Prioritising things and decision making

What will I get in return?

At Kerry, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference.

We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life.

We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.

We also offer:

• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Matched pension scheme
• Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers