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Are you highly organised, detail‑driven, and confident working in a fast‑paced production environment? We’re looking for a proactive Production Scheduler to join our team at our Louth Northfields site on a 6‑month fixed term contract. In this key role, you’ll help keep our manufacturing operations running smoothly and ensure our customers receive the exceptional service DS Smith is known for. You’ll be responsible for creating and managing production schedules, optimising workflow, and working closely with teams across the site to support efficiency, performance, and on‑time delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact within a dynamic operational environment.
Job Responsibility:
Uphold HSER standards and comply with all legislative Health & Safety requirements
Create and maintain production plans for the corrugator and conversion areas
Monitor progress and update schedules as operational needs change
Track key planning KPIs and support continuous improvement initiatives
Participate in daily planning meetings
Monitor paper stocks and manage daily replenishment ordering
Complete month‑end paper reconciliation and investigate usage variances
Work with the Internal Sales team to align daily customer requirements with production capability
Collaborate with Operations on initiatives to improve efficiency and performance
Coordinate with Despatch teams to support delivery planning and communicate order status
Requirements:
GCSE maths or equivalent
Ability to make decisions in a time pressured environment
Strong communication and influencing skills
Time management and planning
Methodological approach
High Attention to detail
Excellent IT skills and relevant knowledge of Planning software