Master Production Scheduler in Gloucester, Gloucestershire

The role
What will I be doing?

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 will include:

-To establish the Master Production Schedule in the ERP system, meeting both:
- The Customer requirements
- The split between the various configurations expected by the Customers (if applicable)
- The target stock level as per the Company policy
-To ensure the plans are adhering to the various planning parameters as and when required: Safety Time, Safety Stock, Quotas & workshare, etc…
- To lead the MPS monthly meetings with all required parties, in order to collectively agree & commit on a master plan on a 2 years horizon.
- To lead the MPS weekly meetings with all required parties, in order to collectively agree & commit on a master plan on a 52 weeks horizon.
- To assess the feasibility of the master schedules that are being proposed in terms of capacity requirements.
- To 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.
- To monitor the consistency of the Master Production Schedules with the Production Plan (assembly & machining levels).
- To maintain the 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…
- To continuously contribute to improving the Planning processes.
- To contribute to the definition of the Global Data processes

What we're looking for

What do you need from me?
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* Team Work
* Process and result oriented
* Proactive and analytical approach to problem solving
* Integrity & autonomy
* Good knowledge of business process and systems (SAP, MEDS, MES)
* Good understanding of the MRP II principles

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.