Chelmsford
About Currock Engineering Ltd Currock Engineering Ltd is a leading provider of precision engineering solutions, serving a range of sectors including defence, aerospace, and energy. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer service, we are committed to continuously improving the quality of the products we manufacture and our culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the business. Position Overview The Production Scheduler is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring the flow of work through the machining, painting, assembly and inspection facilities to ensure on-time delivery, optimal machine utilisation, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. This role leverages the Epicor ERP system to manage production schedules, material availability, capacity planning, and work order prioritisation in a high-precision, AS9100-compliant manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Production Planning & Scheduling • Develop, maintain, and adjust live daily and weekly production schedules using Epicor ERP., • Release and prioritize work orders based on customer demand, capacity, and material availability., • Balance machine load across CNC machining centres, turning centres, and secondary operations., • Monitor schedule adherence and take corrective action to mitigate delays., • Coordinate with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and supply chain to resolve constraints. ERP System Management (Epicor) • Utilise Epicor’s scheduling, MRP, and job management modules., • Maintain accurate data for routings, work centres, lead times, and capacity parameters., • Review and act on MRP messages and exception reports., • Generate production performance and on-time delivery reports., • Ensure data integrity and timely updates to job statuses. Customer & Delivery Management • Align production schedules with customer requirements and contractual delivery dates., • Communicate delivery risks and recovery plans proactively., • Support program managers and customer service with schedule commitments. Capacity & Resource Planning • Analyse machine capacity, labour availability, and material flow., • Identify bottlenecks and collaborate with operations to optimize throughput., • Support long-term capacity planning initiatives. Compliance & Continuous Improvement • Ensure scheduling processes comply with AS9100 and aerospace traceability standards., • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, etc.)., • Support audits and documentation requirements as needed. Experience & Qualifications: • 3+ years of production scheduling experience in a similar production environment, • Hands-on experience with Epicor ERP (Kinetic), or we will consider experience with similar ERP systems, • Strong understanding of MRP, capacity planning, and shop floor control., • Knowledge of aerospace quality systems (AS9100 preferred)., • Proficiency in standard software packages including Microsoft Excel and production reporting tools., • Demonstrable experience in managing a stable system where the production schedule is always live, accurate and the single point of production control, • ASCM/APICS CPIM certification (or in progress)., • Experience scheduling CNC machining operations., • Familiarity with aerospace customer requirements., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, • High attention to detail and data accuracy, • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, • Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination skills, • Proactive and results-oriented approach to production planning Working Pattern • Full Time (38 hours p/w) with flexible start/finish times, • Occasional overtime may be required to meet production demands, in line with company policy. What we can offer you • 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays), • Flexible start/finish times and finish at lunchtime on a Friday, • Annual bonus scheme linked to company profits and performance targets, • Opportunities for development and supportive team environment, • Company Sick Pay, • Pension: 5% Employer, 5% Employee (Total 10%), • Employee Assistance Programme, • Free parking Equal Opportunities We welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact and we will be happy to support you.
