Production Scheduler

Location Stevenage
Job Type Contract
Salary Negotiable
Reference JO-2103-435_1617039731
Duration 12 months

Production Scheduler

Location: Stevanage

Job Type: 12 month contract

Job Summary

My client are a world leader in the design and manufacture of spacecraft, satellite and secure communication systems. They currently require a Production Scheduler who will support the team with the collation and processing of data for schedule updates (into and out of Assembly, Integration and Test - AIT).

Job Profile

  • Input into and maintain Production Schedules, with the assistance of the Production Control Manager
  • Maintain the 'live' status of products in the AIT production flows with assistance of area team leaders and area managers
  • Contribute to the data collection and assist with the weekly capacity reviews
  • Optimise the factory resources
  • Ensure that bottleneck resources and capacity constraints are recognised and addressed.
  • Continually monitoring the planning database to insure reliable and realistic information is used for developing schedules.
  • Carry out schedule analysis to maximise future workload with external divisions and the AIT Business Manager
  • Issue documentation in accordance with the weekly reporting cycle (e.g. work to lists).
  • Assist with the monitoring of drawing release activity and adherence to production schedules
  • Continuous self development of the production scheduling tool and AIT processes, whilst networking with personnel throughout the AIT and Stevenage organisations

Skills/Experience Required (Essential Requirements)

  • Extensive experience in Manufacturing scheduling
  • Primavera P6 experience
  • Able to work in high pressure environments
  • Able to prioritise workload effectively
  • Experience of operating an MRPI, MRPII, ERP or ideally SAP within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills, confident to communicate and able to assert influence in multifunctional environment
  • Flexible, adaptable, able to apply a logical approach to problems and have an 'eye for detail'
  • Must show knowledge of good logical planning characteristics and have an understanding of Gantt charts and their application
  • Good knowledge of working with BOMs
  • Experience working within Aerospace, Defence or Space or High Technology Manufacturing

Please Note: Due to the nature of the position you will be required to undergo UK Security Clearance.