Job Description

Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity within our business:

Production Planner

Main purpose of the job


The Production Planning Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules that align with customer demand, resource availability, and operational capacity to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing workflow. The role requires the implementation of agile, efficient, and effective scheduling solutions that optimise throughput, minimise downtime, and support on-time delivery performance. It involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams; including operations, supply chain, procurement, and quality to align production plans with material readiness and labour capacity.


Operating under general guidance, the Scheduler makes informed decisions that significantly influence production efficiency, resource utilisation, and the overall performance and credibility of the planning function within the organisation.


Main missions and results


Schedule the supply of materials/components to meet production requirements and minimum safety stock levels

Plan, develop, implement and evaluate processes for material delivery from supplier to point of fit

Assess volume requirements against planning assumptions

Analyse forecasts, material availability, and capacity constraints to plan production effectively.

Understand and manage risks to minimise impact on production schedule

Take follow up actions in relation to material shortages that affect production

Implement all processes to agreed standards and targets and support continuous improvement initiatives and identify areas of improvement

Utilise any Material Requirements Planning system (MRP) or IT system that is in place and ensure that data is accurate and up to date and resolve any issues as required

Monitor the integrity of Bill of Materials (BOM) and manage inventory accuracy

Monitor inventory levels against agreed target levels

Support inventory checks to validate inventory accuracy

Minimise obsolete stock and ensure business is left with minimum liability

Create regular statistical reports and analysis and update others in the organisation

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to forecast, plan and facilitate on-time materials to the production line as and when required, avoiding disruption to production

Collaborate with supply chain and inventory teams to maintain optimal stock levels. Identify scheduling conflicts or bottlenecks and implement solutions to maintain service levels.


Develop and implement processes and work with suppliers on continuous improvement initiatives


Support continuous improvement efforts to streamline planning processes and improve KPIs (OTIF, schedule adherence, etc.).


Participate in S&OP meetings and provide input on production capacity and constraints.


Quickly identifies, analyses, and resolves scheduling issues or supply constraints using structured problem-solving approaches.


Develop and manage short- and long-term production schedules using Excel/ERP/MRP systems.


Resolve supplier concerns and evaluate supplier performance in conjunction with members of the purchasing team


Adhere to any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of self, staff and visitors


Effectively manages competing demands, negotiates timelines or resource allocation, and gains buy-in from key stakeholders.


Actively seeks out opportunities to improve planning processes, streamline workflows, and reduce production inefficiencies.


Proactively contributes to the team.


Preferred skills and experience


Good communicator with the ability to form and maintain good relationships internally and externally.

Strong interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills.

Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts the costs, production, manufacture and customer order fulfilment.

Results orientated and organised with the ability to plan and deliver against deadlines.

Experience coordinating across cross-functional teams and resolving planning conflicts.

Project management skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset.

GCSE Level A-C, IVQ Technician certificate, BTEC first certificate or equivalent NVQ level 2 qualification.

Commitment to work towards professional accreditation with an industry related body. Proven experience of production planning/scheduling in a manufacturing or supply chain environment.


Good understanding of supply chain processes and their interdependencies


Strong understanding of production workflows, capacity planning, and inventory management.


Strong IT systems knowledge and skills including advanced Excel skills


Knowledge and experience of using MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems or similar.
Note: this is not an exhaustive list. All employees are expected to show flexibility and continued self-development to meet the ever-changing needs of the business. All job descriptions / vacancy notices will be subject to continual development.


Artifex is an equal opportunities employer and committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. We are committed to creating an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of all our staff are recognised.

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