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:

Lead the monthly cycle to bridge the gap between commercial demand and operational supply.
Own the Master Production Schedule (MPS), balancing complex resource capacity with high-stakes delivery targets.
Sequence weekly manufacturing orders to maximise efficiency, minimise changeovers, and guarantee OTD.
Monitor daily performance and pivot schedules dynamically to protect production flow.
Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure 100% material availability and lean inventory levels.
Champion automation and digitalisation efforts within ERP/MRP systems to modernise planning.
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.
A deep understanding of SIOP/S&OP and capacity planning; you’re an expert at balancing the "seesaw" of demand and supply.
High proficiency in major systems (such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics) with the ability to turn raw data into actionable plans.
A natural communicator who can translate data into a story, influencing teams across Engineering, Purchasing, and Sales.
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.