Production scheduler

Position: Production Scheduler Based: Haddenham, UK MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES * Using APO and SAP tools, schedule production daily and weekly for the relevant production lines, to meet the needs of the master production plan and customer orders, within inventory, allergens and efficiency constraints. * Monitor progress against the schedule through frequent contact with production, making adjustments as necessary, according to priorities and constraints. Maintain close contact with production planner and supply planners advising them of the situation and amend schedule as priorities change. * Schedule production trials, new product introductions and product discontinuations in the most effective way, with minimal write-off exposure. * Produce management reports as required, to facilitate and support the management decision making process and maintain accurate records of scheduling activities and decisions. * Recommend continuous improvements in line with delivering our Compelling Business Need. * Comply with all rules concerning Health and Safety, to ensure that all equipment is operated safely and to report any accident, injury or unsafe practice in accordance with procedures. CANDIDATE PROFILE * Graduate in a business related subject preferred. * Demonstrable experience in production planning and scheduling role, ideally food. * Strong PC skills particularly Microsoft word, Excel and PowerPoint. * Experience of working with ERP and MRP systems and planning tools, ideally SAP. * Assertive, tenacious and results focused. * Ability to remain calm under pressure and think outside of the box. * Customer focused and committed to building effective internal and external working relationships. * Ability to work as a team player cross functionally. COMPANY Company manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers. While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands including Schwartz. At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our ldquo;Power of People rdquo; principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values. TO APPLY Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies. McCormick Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies