Barrie Knitwear
Production Scheduler- Hawick
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Production Scheduler- Hawick
Production Scheduler – Hawick
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Career Progression
- Competitive Company Pension
- Excellent Health & Wellness Benefits
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and competent individual to fill a critical role in planning and scheduling our production department. As an important advisor to the Production Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring efficient, effective manufacturing—meeting our customers' on-time delivery requirements.
Ideal fit for:
- Someone with a strong background in knitwear (preferred) or manufacturing
- Professionals with advanced organisational and problem-solving skills
- Those who can mitigate complexity, prioritise workloads effectively and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
Core duties include (but are not limited to):
- Create and maintain production schedules for:
- Knitting
- Linking
- Hand sewing
- Finishing
- Warehouse operations
- Develop sub-contractor plans aligned with customer delivery commitments
- Sequence orders based on priority and process constraints
- Align production with customer delivery requirements (pre-production input)
- Re-plan proactively in response to:
- Delays
- Quality issues
- Employee absences
- Analyse capacity vs. demand across all departments
- Balance workloads, identify bottlenecks, and optimise workflow
- Collaborate with key stakeholders:
- Production managers
- Team leaders
- Pre-production & Demand Planners
- Sub-contractor teams
- Ensure clear communication of schedules and updates
- Build "right-first-time" production plans
- Track and report on:
- Production performance
- Capacity utilisation
- On-time delivery accuracy
- Identify efficiency improvements in scheduling and workflow
- Contribute to lean initiatives and process optimisation
- Support development of planning tools and systems as the site scales
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Requirements
Key Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in production planning/scheduling (manufacturing preferred)
- Strong grasp of multi-stage production processes
- Advanced Excel skills
- Excellent organisation, problem-solving, and adaptability
- Ability to manage complexity and reprioritise efficiently
- Strong communication and stakeholder management
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Benefits
Work-Life Balance & Wellbeing
- Flexible working options (role-dependent)
- 33 days’ annual leave (including public holidays)
- Early Friday finishes
- Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) scheme
Financial & Career Growth
- Pension contribution (employer-funded)
- Life assurance scheme
Wellbeing Support
- Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing programme (including health cash plan)
- Flexible benefits scheme (Cycle to Work, discounts, gym memberships)
- Training and development opportunities
About Us
Barrie Knitwear is a globally recognised fashion manufacturer blending exceptional technical expertise with traditional craftsmanship to produce intricate couture cashmere garments.
Based in Hawick, Scottish Borders, we boast over 100 years of heritage and supply prestigious luxury fashion houses worldwide. As we continue to evolve, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, innovative team.
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