Master Scheduler

Job Definition

As a Master Scheduler, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire production cycle, from order processing to pre-production, final inspection, and delivery. Your primary objective is to maintain a comprehensive and efficient production plan. Beyond technical expertise, you bring a solutions-focused mindset that embraces challenges and change as opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities

  • Organise and delegate production, ensuring delivery schedules are met with precision.

  • Plan strategically, ensuring current production and immediate future is populated and filled, and jobs are properly planned and ready for output.

  • Allocate production slots and optimise production planning through effective system management.

  • Ensure all relevant job information is uploaded before production to facilitate smooth workflow processes.

  • Achieve profit targets by maximizing efficiency and minimising waste.

  • Collaborate with production and sales teams to adjust schedules as needed, ensuring seamless operations.

  • Liaise with various departments, teams, suppliers, and managers to foster effective communication and coordination

  • Uphold and promote ActionPlas values, leading by example.

 
Skills

  • Ability to prepare reports and use of appropriate mode of communication. Must be proficient at analyzing data, building reporting and making strategic recommendations based on data and trends

  • Previous buying experience in manufacturing environment

  • Read and understand engineering drawings

  • MRP experience

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and work to tight deadlines

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Analytical and problem-solving ability

  • Persistence and the ability to influence others

  • Skills in numerical and statistical analysis

  • Attention to detail is imperative

 

Characteristics

  • Ability and willingness to work out of normal office hours if required

  • Solutions focused

  • Possess a mindset that naturally welcomes challenge and change

  • An inspiring leader who values development of staff and self

  • Have a calm head whilst under pressure

  • Can do attitude

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