We are looking to recruit for Scheduling Assistant to work for our successful company based in Caerphilly.

The role will be to organise production according to demand and quality standards. The goal is to ensure the smooth and cost-efficient flow of production operations and will involve collaborating with the team to ensure the smooth coordination of production demands.

Duties:

• Coordinate production work flow for products via capacity planning & lead time systems.
• Maintain the build schedules for all assembled manufactured products in line with customer requirements.
• Determine manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand.
• Regular liaison with Labour planner regarding line running rates and any potential line problems, reviewing factory production reports, monitor reasons for variance, and advise Labour planner of the effects.
• Obtain purchased part/material rescheduling requirements with relevant buyer and confirm delivery dates.
• Prepare and submit status and performance reports.
• Keep paperwork organised.
• Collaborate with quality control, warehouse and other staff.

Skills:

• Understanding of customer expectations with an awareness of the impact that poor product quality has on customers.
• Organised and results driven with great problem-solving skills.
• Advanced communication and computer skills
• Knowledge of tracking material and flow within current production
• Knowledge of production planning and quality control principles
• Working knowledge of MS Office and systems
• Excellent communication abilities
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment, providing input and feedback in a helpful manner.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave including Xmas closure period, plus bank holidays.
• Annual leave purchase scheme to add up to 5 extra leave days.
• Generous contributory pension scheme where company will double contributions of up to 8% via salary exchange.
• Life assurance benefit of 5 times previous years P60 earnings.
• Eligibility to join and participate in the Group share save scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.