Production Scheduler

PURPOSE

The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining and optimising production schedules to ensure customer requirements, operational targets and business priorities are achieved. Working closely with Customer Service, Production, Estimating, Purchasing and Operations teams, the role coordinates workflow across pre-press, purchasing, printing, finishing and dispatch to maximise efficiency, capacity utilisation and on-time delivery performance.

The role is expected to independently manage day-to-day scheduling activities, proactively resolve scheduling challenges and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, while receiving guidance and support from the Supply Chain Manager on broader operational priorities and strategic planning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, maintain and update production schedules within CERM to support customer delivery requirements and operational efficiency.
• Monitor job progress and proactively manage scheduling priorities, communicating changes, risks and delays to relevant stakeholders.
• Liaise with Customer Service, Production Managers, Supervisors and other key stakeholders to ensure jobs are planned, scheduled and released accurately.
• Review work-in-progress, production capacity and resource availability to identify potential bottlenecks, risks and opportunities for optimisation.
• Ensure job information, production dates and scheduling data are accurately maintained within CERM.
• Coordinate external tooling requirements with suppliers to ensure service, quality and delivery expectations are achieved.
• Plan and allocate jobs to the most appropriate press technology, considering production capability, capacity and efficiency requirements.
• Manage production capacity planning and workload balancing across departments to optimise throughput and delivery performance.
• Adjust and re-prioritise schedules in response to urgent customer requirements, production issues, machine downtime or changing business needs.
• Generate, analyse and distribute production scheduling reports and performance information as required.
• Maintain clear and proactive communication with internal stakeholders regarding production status, scheduling priorities and delivery commitments.
• Investigate scheduling issues and recommend practical solutions to improve workflow, productivity and service outcomes.
• Support inventory and material availability discussions with relevant stakeholders to ensure production schedules can be achieved.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on production planning, scheduling effectiveness, workflow efficiency and operational performance.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required to support the effective operation of the business.