Production Scheduler

Our client, a prominent name in the aerospace sector, are urgently looking for a driven and proactive Production Scheduler to join a high-performing supply chain team.\n\nRole: Production Scheduler\nDuration: 4 - 6 month contract\nPay: £25 - 27.50 p/hr (Inside IR35)\nLocation: Hamble, Southampton\nWorking Pattern: Fully onsiteThis is not a "sit behind a desk" planning role, you'll be embedded in the operation, working closely with the shop floor, logistics, and supply chain teams to ensure production runs smoothly and delivers on time.\n\nThis role will need someone who can build a plan, pressure test it, and adapt it daily, spotting risks, resolving bottlenecks, and keeping everything aligned.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nCreating and managing daily & weekly production schedules\nWorking closely with shop floor and operations teams to track progress and resolve issues\nIdentifying material shortages and liaising with warehouse, logistics, and procurement\nLeading and contributing to daily/weekly planning and S&OE meetings\nMonitoring production against plan and adjusting in real-time\nIdentifying pinch points, constraints, and risks before they impact delivery\nManaging WIP levels and job priorities\nEscalating issues appropriately to keep production on trackThis is a high-intensity environment where priorities shift quickly and delivery is critical. To succeed if you will need to be forward thinking, comfortable taking ownership and have the ability to stay calm under pressure.\n\nKey Requirements:\n\nProven experience in production scheduling / planning\nAerospace, Engineering or other similar experience\nStrong understanding of manufacturing operations and workflow\nExperience working with ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP, Tropos, Oracle)\nAbility to connect the dots across production, materials, and logistics\nConfident communicator who can work with multiple stakeholders\nSomeone who is proactive, resilient, and not afraid to get stuck inIf you're an experienced Production Scheduler happy to be fully onsite in Hamble, Southampton and ready to roll your sleeves up to make an immediate impact, apply now