Production Scheduler Full Time

Slough, Berkshire
Matchtech

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Scheduler to join a leading aerospace manufacturing organisation undergoing significant investment and operational transformation.

Working within a highly regulated manufacturing environment, you will be responsible for developing and executing short-term production schedules, ensuring alignment with customer demand, material availability and operational priorities. This is a key role focused on production flow, schedule adherence, work order management and cross-functional coordination across Operations, Materials, Quality and Supply Chain teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and manage detailed 1-2 week production schedules aligned to the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Release work orders and ensure material, documentation and resource readiness.
• Monitor production performance, managing bottlenecks, constraints and recovery plans.
• Re-prioritise and re-sequence work orders to maintain delivery commitments.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Stores and Quality to resolve material shortages and WIP issues.
• Support recovery of past-due orders through expediting and proactive planning.
• Track schedule adherence and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain ERP/MRP data integrity, planning parameters and production master data.
• Provide regular updates on production risks, capacity constraints and recovery actions.

About You

• Experience in Production Scheduling, Production Control, Planning or Shop Floor Coordination within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems and production planning processes.
• Ability to analyse data, manage changing priorities and solve operational challenges.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across multiple functions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Aerospace, engineering, automotive, defence or other complex manufacturing experience would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to play a key role within a major manufacturing transformation programme.
• Exposure to advanced production and operational planning environments.
• Collaborative, high-performance culture within a globally recognised engineering business.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.