Production Scheduler
Working at SAM
SAM is the UK’s leading manufacturer of interior and exterior MDF mouldings. We produce skirting and architrave, door linings, windowboard, stair accessories, kitchen mouldings, picture frame mouldings, cladding, fascia and soffit, decorative bargeboard and window components. These products come in a variety of finishes including primed and unprimed, fully finished or wrapped in paper, PVC or real wood veneer.
Founded by Sam and Julienne McCrea in 1990, the company remains a family-owned business. We have strong core values of teamwork, integrity, respect, and loyalty – ethics that apply throughout the business. Our commitment to our people is reflected in the fact that in 2004 we were the first manufacturing company in the world to achieve Investors in People Champion status.
SAM is an Investors in People Gold accredited organisation since 2017. Our people have always been our greatest asset and our company’s success would not be possible without the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our employees.
Job Summary
As a Production Scheduler you will ensure the smooth flow of work and effective utilisation of materials, labour and machines through the manufacturing process within a fast moving, high volume facility.
About the role
Main Responsibilities of the Job
Preparation and release of schedules to ensure effective and efficient use of materials, machines and manpower (including temporary workers).
Accurate generation of new product codes.
Liaise with relevant team members and departments to ensure departmental KPI’s, tactical plans and strategic priorities are met and deal with any scheduling related queries.
Preparation of loading summaries, delivery notes, dealing with any problems that arise and other haulage related administrative work.
Liaising with customers and hauliers when required to ensure delivery on time targets are met.
Answer telephones and deal with relevant enquiries.
Data input, text processing and other general administrative.
Identify potential rework that can be used from NCP product file and schedule accordingly.
Any other duties as required.
Hours of work
Monday to Friday (45 hours/week including break times)
*hours of work to be agreed with successful applicant
Essential Criteria:
Minimum of GCSE (A-C) Maths and English or equivalent.
Minimum 1 year, recent, relevant experience as a production scheduler.
Creating schedules within tight quality and efficiency parameters.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages and in particular, Excel.
Ability to make timely decisions and work to strict deadline.
Excellent planning, organising and prioritising skills.
Aptitude for numbers.
Be customer focused.
Good communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to lead by example in the company values.
Flexibility to work the hours required to support the role is essential.
Desirable criteria:
Minimum of 2:2 qualification in a Business, Transport, Management or equivalent discipline.
Experience of continuous improvement projects (Eg. Six Sigma methodologies, Lean Manufacturing).
Minimum 1 year, recent, relevant experience as a production scheduler within a made to order manufacturing environment.
Minimum 1 year experience as a team leader or equivalent managing machines, manpower and materials.
Why work at SAM?
Quarterly Profit Share Bonus (average bonus over the last 3 years has been an additional 19% of salary/annual earnings)
Total customer satisfaction bonus to a maximum amount of £800 per year – assuming no quality mistakes occur.
Free money back via Westfield health care scheme (available after 6 months service)
Death in service cover = £20,000
5.6 weeks holiday (28 Days). 3 extra loyalty days can be accrued which is linked to service
Auto enrolment on Day 1 to the SAM Pension scheme (ER contribute 4%)
Homeworking policy
Participants of the Work Well Live Well programme through which we carry out numerous wellbeing initiatives each year
Annual team vote for company charity partner and regular team fundraising activities
Monthly company value awards
Bright idea awards
Holiday treats
Service Awards
What you will need
Required criteria
- Minimum of GCSE (A-C) Maths and English or equivalent.
- Minimum 1 year, recent, relevant experience as a production scheduler.
- Creating schedules within tight quality and efficiency parameters.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages and in particular, Excel.
- Ability to make timely decisions and work to strict deadline.
- Excellent planning, organising and prioritising skills.
- Aptitude for numbers.
- Be customer focused.
- Good communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead by example in the company values.
Desired criteria
- Minimum of 2:2 qualification in a Business, Transport, Management or equivalent discipline.
- Experience of continuous improvement projects (Eg. Six Sigma methodologies, Lean Manufacturing).
- Minimum 1 year, recent, relevant experience as a production scheduler within a made to order manufacturing environment.
- Minimum 1 year experience as a team leader or equivalent managing machines, manpower and materials.
SAM Mouldings
SAM is the home of MDF mouldings, trusted to provide a reliable and personal service – sustainably manufacturing and delivering the finest quality and widest range on time every time.
Founded by Sam and Julienne McCrea in 1990, SAM is still a family run business today. For over 30 years, SAM has been trusted by the construction and home improvement industries to manufacture quality MDF mouldings that have been fitted in homes, offices, hotels and other commercial buildings across the UK, Ireland, Europe and as far afield as the United States of America. With factories and offices in Northern Ireland and England, and continued investment into our product quality, range, availability and delivery, SAM is well placed to provide a market leading, consistent and reliable service package to customers through our personable and professional team.
SAM is a family run business founded in 1990, with two sites in Antrim and Donington (Spalding, Lincolnshire). We have strong core values of Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Loyalty – ethics that apply throughout the business. Our commitment to our people is reflected in the fact that in 2004, we were the first manufacturing company in the world to achieve Investors in People Champion status. SAM is an Investors in People Gold accredited organisation since 2017. Our people have always been our greatest asset and our company’s success would not be possible without the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our employees.
Our benefits
Quarterly Profit Share Bonus (average bonus over the last 3 years has been an additional 19% of salary/annual earnings) Total customer satisfaction bonus to a maximum amount of £750 per year – assuming no quality mistakes occur. Participants of the Work Well Live Well programme through which we carry out numerous wellbeing initiatives each year. Annual team vote for company charity partner and regular team fundraising activities. Company branded clothing. Monthly company value awards. Bright idea awards. Holiday treats. Service Awards. Yearly full attendance awards. Numerous training opportunities. Free money back via Westfield health care scheme (available after 6 months service). Competitive annual leave entitlement. Extra loyalty days can be accrued which is linked to service. Death in service cover. Auto enrolment on Day 1 to the SAM Pension scheme (ER contribute 4%)