Salisbury
Wiltshire
FMCG Food Manufacturing
Scantec Manufacturing
Permanent
£40k - 45k per year
JOB-90198
16-01-2026
12 months
13-02-2026
ASAP
United Kingdom

Production Scheduling Manager / Senior Production Scheduler

Fixed Term Contract for 12 months. 

Salisbury -
Site-based (with some flexibility for home working)
Sector: FMCG / Manufacturing

Scantec are recruiting for an experienced Production Scheduling professional to lead a production planning team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment on a Fixed Term contract. 

This role is key to delivering high service levels while balancing operational efficiency, labour planning and inventory control.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce and issue production plans aligned to customer demand and the Master Production Schedule

  • Lead and develop a small team of production schedulers

  • Work closely with Manufacturing, Supply Planning, Demand Planning and Logistics to optimise production and labour deployment

  • Identify and manage short-term supply constraints and risks

  • Deliver customer service level KPIs

  • Manage finished goods inventory and master data, with focus on low-life stock

  • Lead weekly planning meetings and contribute to daily site and Tier 3 meetings

  • Uphold Health & Safety and quality standards

  • Deputise for the Production Scheduling Manager and provide holiday cover when required

Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience in production planning and scheduling, ideally within FMCG

  • Strong understanding of supply chain processes

  • ERP experience (e.g. M3) and strong Excel skills

  • Confident communicator, organised and comfortable working under pressure