Role: Contract Master Production Scheduler
Location: Cheltenham
Duration: 6 months
Days/hours: Monday - Friday 37 hours (Early Friday finish)
Pay rate: Negotiable
Start date: ASAP
The Master Production Scheduler is responsible for the process of creating & maintaining the Master Plans in the ERP system.
This includes establishing a plan which satisfies the Customer requirements, meets the Inventory targets and is supported by a commitment from Production and a Load & Capacity validation.
Responsibilities:
* To establish the Master Production Schedule in the ERP system, meeting both:
o The Customer requirements
o The split between the various configurations expected by the Customers (if applicable)
o The target stock level as per the Company policy
* Ensure the plans are adhering to the various planning parameters as and when required: Safety Time, Safety Stock, Quotas & workshare, etc…
* To lead both MPS monthly and weekly meetings with all required parties, in order to collectively agree & commit on a master plan on a 2 year horizon.
* To assess the feasibility of the master schedules that are being proposed in terms of capacity requirements.
* Monitor the adherence to the weekly plan, running the root cause analysis in case of deviation to the plan and establishing an action plan to avoid any reoccurrence.
* Monitor the consistency of the Master Production Schedules with the Production Plan (assembly & machining levels).
* Maintain MPS related KPIs for the site.
* To attend and support the Sales & Operations Planning processes: Demand Reviews, Production Plan reviews, Internal Supply reviews, Load & Capacity reviews, etc…
* Contribute to improving the Planning processes.
* To contribute to the definition of the Global Data processes
Skills Required:
* Production Planning and Scheduling: Knowledge of advanced production scheduling tools and techniques, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, MEDS, MES), and Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
* Inventory Management: Understanding of inventory control methods to manage raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
* Data Analysis: Analyse trends, forecast demand, and optimise the production schedule. Utilising Excel, data analysis tools, and software to track production metrics.
* Capacity Planning: Assess manufacturing capabilities and adjust production schedules based on resource availability
* Familiarity with lean principles to reduce waste and improve efficiency in the production process.
* Supply Chain Management: Understanding of supply chain principles to align production schedules with the availability of raw materials, components, and logistics