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Join Our Growing Team at Trueline Products Trueline Products is a well-established, family-owned UK manufacturer with over 30 years experience delivering bespoke architectural and construction solutions. As a market leader in sheet metal fabrication and specialist manufacturing, we pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and a fast-paced, commercially focused approach. Job Overview We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Planner / Scheduler to coordinate and optimise production activities within our sheet metal manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating efficient production schedules, ensuring on-time delivery, and balancing workload across departments such as laser cutting, bending, welding, and finishing. Working in an extremely fast paced environment with a strong can do mentality. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and adjust daily and weekly production schedules based on customer orders, capacity, and material availability Coordinate workflow between departments including CNC laser, punch, press brake, fabrication, and painting. Monitor production progress and proactively resolve scheduling conflicts or delays Liaise with procurement to ensure raw materials are available in line with production plans Collaborate with commercial and customer service teams to prioritise urgent or high-value orders Optimise machine utilisation and labour efficiency to meet productivity targets Track and report on KPIs such as on-time delivery, lead times, and work-in-progress levels Present weekly capacity to the business & confirming any constraints Maintain accurate data within our inhouse system Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in planning and scheduling processes Support capacity planning and long-term production forecasting Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment (sheet metal preferred) Strong understanding of fabrication processes such as laser cutting, punching, bending, and welding (would be preferred) Experience using systems Excellent organisational and time management skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities Good communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other planning tools Desirable Qualifications HNC/HND or degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies Knowledge of CAD/CAM systems and production workflows Key Attributes Detail-oriented with a proactive mindset Strong decision-making capability Team player with a collaborative approach Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced environment REF-227 774 TPBN1_UKTJ