Master Production Scheduler

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!