Production Planning & Scheduling Specialist

P+S Recruitment are pleased to be working on behalf of our clients, who are currently looking for a Production Planning & Scheduling Specialist based in Great Yarmouth on a Permanent basis.
In this pivotal role, you’ll shape production plans that directly impact delivery, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, working closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure the right products are made at the right time.
If you enjoy using data, systems, and collaboration to solve real‑world planning challenges, this is an opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact on the business.
Main Responsibilities:
Develop and manage mid- to long-term production plans for critical product lines, ensuring alignment with capacity and material constraints
Lead daily and weekly production scheduling activities to support on-time delivery and operational continuity
Act as the functional lead for ERP planning systems, ensuring effective usage and data integrity
Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, manufacturing, engineering, and commercial teams to align production plans with business priorities
Identify bottlenecks and constraints, and proactively adjust plans to mitigate risks
Drive continuous improvement of planning processes, tools, and workflows to enhance visibility and responsiveness
Develop and maintain planning models and tools for scenario planning and decision-making
Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as schedule adherence, on-time delivery, and capacity utilisation
Support S&OP processes and contribute to demand-supply balancing discussions
Train and support internal stakeholders to improve ERP adoption and master data accuracy
Person Specification:
Production Planning Systems expertise
Scheduling & Capacity Management
Data Analysis and KPI tracking
Strong stakeholder communication and cross-functional collaboration
Lean thinking and continuous improvement mindset
Scenario simulation and constraint management
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field
Proven experience in production planning and scheduling within a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of capacity planning, material planning, and production workflows
Experience working with ERP and planning systems
Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with Power BI or similar tools is an advantage
APICS CPIM
Lean Six Sigma (Yellow/Green Belt)
Working Hours and Benefits:
Flexible working practices – we work a 9-day fortnight, hybrid working, offer flexitime, and work a half day Friday
33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
Private healthcare
Health cash plan – cash back for everyday health expenses
Additional benefits including access to 24/7 remote GP services, physiotherapy consultations and gym discounts
Pension scheme with 6% employer contributions
Life assurance – 4 x annual salary
Reward and recognition platform
Discount platform – retail, leisure, gym discounts and more
Employee assistance programme with access to confidential counselling services
Support for further training and education
Relocation assistance up to £8,000 if you relocate to take up a position with us