Manufacturing Planner

Soane Britain is seeking an experienced and proactive Manufacturing Scheduler to join our manufacturing team in Leicester on an 18-month fixed‑term contract.

You will work closely with both internal and external workshops to ensure production is delivered on time, in full, and to our high‑quality standards, aligning with the Soane Mission and Vision to uphold our commitment to craftsmanship, collaboration and excellence.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Operations Manager, the role will be responsible for day‑to‑day scheduling and management of our furniture and lighting orders routed through a combination of our in‑house and 3rd party workshops, ensuring the production schedule is created and accurately maintained. You will communicate with both internal and external departments and workshops, accurately and effectively overseeing the production of orders from client deposit through to completion on time and within budget.

Due to the nature of the small team at Leicester the role will require a can‑do attitude, and the candidate must not be afraid to get stuck in with the task at hand, be enthusiastic and self‑motivated. This role is suitable for someone with a keen eye for detail and the ability to achieve the excellent standards for which Soane Britain is well known.

• Coordination of workload across both in‑house and external workshops, ensuring each order is completed to the required standard and ready at least a week before its shipping date
• Scheduling pre‑QC visits to remote workshops
• Maintain an accurate, achievable and well communicated production schedule
• Receive deliveries from workshops and perform pre‑quality inspections on all orders and work with Quality Control to resolve any quality related issues
• Maintain relationships with workshops and suppliers to ensure delivery dates and quality are achievable
• Approve high‑value invoices in a timely manner
• Provide accurate monthly output figures and 3rd Party stock reports
• Provide estimated costs for custom and bespoke projects
• Raise purchase orders for production and add information to order management sheets and schedules
• Respond to technical and manufacturing queries raised by the wider team
• Develop a detailed understanding of all manufacturing techniques used and the Soane product range
• Regular visits to workshops are required

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment, preferably lighting and/or furniture
• Experience using Microsoft Office based programs and SAP or a similar ERP system is desirable
• Strong collaborative skills and a confident and capable communicator
• Be able to work to deadlines with strong planning, prioritisation, time management and problem‑solving skills
• Possess a keen eye for detail, with an appreciation for the highest quality craftsmanship and materials
• Interest and existing knowledge of luxury furniture and lighting is an advantage
• Full UK driving licence
• Availability to travel throughout the UK