Production Scheduler

Requisition ID 63768 
Position Type FT Permanent 
Workplace Arrangement  #LI-Onsite 

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Our Safety purpose At Kerry, we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safe every day. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility.

This role involves balancing customer demand with production resources based on material and packaging availability, ensuring just‑in‑time readiness to achieve On Time In Full (OTIF) production within inventory targets.

This is a permanent, full‑time role based on‑site in Glasgow , worked Monday to Friday

• Monday–Thursday 730–1600 

• Friday 730–1445 

• Develop an achievable and efficient production schedule that considers material availability, labour, resource constraints/capacity/targets, and food‑safety requirements to meet dispatch dates and maintain OTIF performance.
• Communicate any production‑related issues that may affect customer orders to Customer Care.
• Monitor and identify risks or deviations that may impact adherence to the production plan.
• Review customer requests for changes in order quantity or delivery dates.
• Participate in the Daily Tier 1 meeting.
• Raise issues that affect other departments through the Tier 2 meeting process.
• Provide information for the weekly production planning meeting, outlining the upcoming week’s plan and identifying long‑term operational considerations and opportunities.
• Contribute to meeting inventory targets by ensuring timely use of rework materials or items with short shelf life.
• Provide information and clarification to other functions regarding the production plan.

• Fluency of English language, both verbal and written and able to communicate effectively
• Relevant qualifications / equivalent experience in supply chain department
• Proficient in MS office
• Excellent time management skills
• SAP experience desired
• Structured & disciplined in adherence to standards and way of working
• Open mind with problem solving abilities

• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Matched pension scheme
• Access to our employee development platform and Udemy learning resources
• Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback at major retailers
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment with opportunities for career growth

Please note We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers. In the event that speculative CVs or candidate profiles are submitted by recruitment agencies, we reserve the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current or future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

Recruiter #LI-MU1 
Posting Type LI