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Production Scheduler (Low Volume)
Staffordshire
Our client, a market leader in the Defence Maritime industry, is looking for a Production Scheduler to lead the operations planning and scheduling function in the business. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and managing the production schedule for all products manufactured by the company. Your efforts will support the achievement of operational excellence by consistently meeting schedule, cost, and quality targets.
As a Production Scheduler, you will work closely with Production, Engineering, Programme Management and Supply chain to support delivery of projects and customer orders on time and budget. You will engage early in the product lifecycle to determine production requirements. As a member of the Supply Chain function, you will work closely with the ERP and Procurement teams to develop scheduling and procurement strategies that align with business objectives. Additionally, you will be responsible for reporting production performance to the program management team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop a strategy and plan for long, mid, and short-term production requirements, ensuring quality execution of the production plan.
* Create tools to translate forecast demand into production requirements.
* Develop a tool to manage production capacity slots, supporting milestone delivery and adapting to changes in production demand.
* Maintain and adjust the master production schedule for the company's products and projects.
* Generate regular reports on order status and production progress.
* Identify and resolve scheduling issues with relevant departments.
* Continuously improve scheduling process efficiency.
* Develop tools to monitor production performance and plan capacity slots, informing future programs and milestone impacts.
* Engage early in the product lifecycle to inform bid and program management, collaborating on solutions to meet customer expectations.
Requirements:
* Planning and scheduling experience.
* Experience in a low volume manufacturing environment.
* Experience in cultural change and driving continuous improvement.
* Lean, six sigma, change/project management would be desirable.
* Defence experience would be desirable.
* Negotiation and influential skills.
* Results driven and delivery focused with good attention to detail.
* Self-motivated whilst being able to motivate others in the team.
* Strong interpersonal skills and able to lead collaborate groups.
Benefits:
* Competitive Salary
* Competitive Benefits Package
* Competitive Pension Scheme
* 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
* Option to buy up to 5 days holiday.
* Life Assurance
* Medical Insurance
Candidates must be eligible to obtain SC clearance