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