Master Production Scheduler
- by Orion Electrotech
- Location Maidenhead, Berkshire, UK
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Salary
£50,000 - £55,000 / year
1 hour ago
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Master Scheduler to take ownership of the demand versus supply plan for a high-performing manufacturing value stream. As a Master Scheduler, you will optimise capacity, inventory, and production plans while ensuring customer requirements and revenue forecasts are achieved.
The successful Master Scheduler will lead forecasting activities, develop and maintain the master production schedule, drive MRP, conduct capacity and material availability analysis, and collaborate with stakeholders across Operations, Production Planning, Supply Chain, and Sales. This Master Scheduler position is ideal for a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Requirements
- Minimum 3 years' experience as a Master Scheduler, Planner, Production Controller, Buyer, or similar role within a technology, engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, or mechanical environment.
- Strong understanding of ERP systems, MRP, inventory control, capacity planning, and production scheduling.
- Experience balancing demand, forecast, backlog, and production capacity.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work to demanding commercial and operational deadlines.
- Collaborative approach with strong communication skills at all organisational levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and maintain the master production schedule.
- Lead demand and supply planning activities.
- Conduct capacity planning and available-to-promise analysis.
- Drive MRP and support inventory optimisation.
- Coordinate new product introductions and engineering changes.
- Review customer performance metrics and delivery commitments.
- Support business forecasting and operational planning processes.
If you are a driven Master Scheduler looking to join an innovative manufacturing business where your expertise will directly impact performance, we would love to hear from you.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to every application personally, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website
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Job Type
Permanent, Full Time
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Work Authorisation
No
- Industry Sector Engineering, Utilities
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Years Experience
2+ years
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Career Level
Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)
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Educational level
HND/HNC or equivalent