Master Production Scheduler
Location: Redditch
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
We are seeking an experienced Master Production Scheduler to join a well-established manufacturing company in Redditch. This is a key role responsible for mid-to-long-term operational capacity planning and demand forecasting, ensuring seamless alignment between sales, supply chain, and production teams.
Key Responsibilities:
* Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP):
* Lead the SIOP process, engaging with stakeholders to develop a realistic and achievable plan.
* Maintain detailed load and capacity plans, ensuring optimal resource utilisation to meet customer demands and financial targets.
* Recommend strategic actions (manpower, machines, materials, methods) to balance load and capacity for long-term business objectives.
* Ensure the Master Production Schedule aligns with SIOP, effectively managing stakeholder expectations.
* Maintain accurate capacity planning data within EFACS, including work centres, shifts, and performance factors.
Demand Planning & Production Scheduling:
* Ensure the Master Production Plan accurately reflects operational capabilities, working closely with production teams.
* Monitor plan adherence KPIs, implementing corrective actions where necessary.
* Support new product introductions, rate readiness, and customer capacity reviews.
* Maintain accurate supplier replenishment signals using MRP or Kanban triggers.
* Lead re-planning efforts to recover from schedule arrears, ensuring clear communication across teams.
* Provide detailed workload forecasts to support resource and recruitment planning.
* Maintain accurate system lead times and proactively work on reductions.
* Contribute to site CAPEX planning by identifying critical equipment and recommending solutions for capacity challenges.
About You:
* 5+ years' experience in a senior planning role within a heavy manufacturing environment.
* Strong background in supply chain management, covering material availability and subcontract processes.
* Proven ability to track and improve key performance metrics (OTIF, OPE, Plan Adherence, WIP management).
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with experience creating planning tools.
* Familiarity with aerospace accreditations and customer gateway processes is beneficial.
* A collaborative and analytical mindset, with the ability to challenge the status quo and drive process improvements.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and experienced master production scheduler to make a significant impact within a leading manufacturing business.
Interested? Apply today to find out more!