Production Scheduler

Technical Process Production Scheduler required in Hythe Kent. Monday to Friday 39 hours day shift. Great salary, pension, free parking and good prospects working for a local company that has been established for over 50 years, manufacturing precision components for the power generation and automotive / battery industries.

The Technical Process Production Scheduler / Planner is needed to expand the technical department due to the rapid growth of the sectors that the company is involved in.

Within this role, the applicant will work within the technical team on planning new work which will include drawing control, best route of manufacture and bill of materials. Ensuring all new work is planned, and machine programs are processed in a timely manner to ensure that the customer lead times are achievable.

The successful Technical Process Production Planner applicant should have the following:

Ability to read technical drawings

Good understanding of manufacturing processes

Good knowledge of SolidWorks (training can be provided)

Able to work as part of a team and on their own

Highly motivated

Understanding of measuring equipment

Problem solving skills

Mathematical mindset

Good computer skills using email, word and excel along with others

Reporting to the technical manager, the Technical Process Production Planner role will be a mixture of shop floor based and office-based activities.Having a hands-on approach to be able to support the production department will have an influence in building up the required skill base to be able to problem solve and assist the whole company,

This is a highly focused family run business with a friendly, supportive, and approachable management team.

If you meet the above, please apply or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements for a friendly chat about the role.