Contract Master Production Scheduler

Orion Electrotech; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Ltd in Southampton is seeking a Contract Master Production Scheduler to balance customer demand with manufacturing capacity and material availability. You will create detailed short-term plans and drive on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong data analysis, ERP/MRP proficiency, and the ability to re-prioritise tasks across Production, Materials and Quality teams. You will report on risks, track adherence and support continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production scheduler or planner role in manufacturing.
• Ability to analyse data and manage changing priorities.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage detailed short-term production schedules.
• Align production plans with customer priorities and the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Release work orders when materials, documentation and resources are available.
• Re-prioritise and re-sequence production activities to minimise disruption.
• Monitor work-in-progress and identify potential bottlenecks.
• Manage overdue orders and implement recovery plans.
• Coordinate with Production, Materials and Quality teams to resolve shortages and production constraints.
• Support daily and weekly planning meetings, providing clear updates on risks and recovery actions.
• Track schedule adherence and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate planning and ERP data to support effective scheduling and reporting.
• Ensure manufacturing lead times, routings and planning parameters remain accurate.
• Investigate and resolve planning and transactional issues impacting production performance.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Data analysis

ERP/MRP

Cross-functional communication

Prioritisation

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Contract Master Production Scheduler

Production Planner / Production Scheduler

Duration: 12 Month CONTRACT

Salary: £25 per hour PAYE

Are you a highly organised Master Production Scheduler / Production Planner with a passion for keeping manufacturing operations running smoothly? We're looking for a proactive planner who can balance priorities, manage production schedules, and drive on-time delivery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The Role

As Master Scheduler, you'll be responsible for creating and managing detailed short-term production plans, ensuring customer demand, operational capacity, and material availability remain aligned. You'll play a key role in maintaining production flow, recovering delays, and driving schedule adherence across the factory.

Working closely with Production, Materials, Stores, Procurement and Quality teams, you'll ensure work orders are ready for release, bottlenecks are resolved quickly, and production performance remains on track.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and manage detailed short-term production schedules.
• Align production plans with customer priorities and the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Release work orders when materials, documentation and resources are available.
• Re-prioritise and re-sequence production activities to minimise disruption.
• Monitor work-in-progress and identify potential bottlenecks.
• Manage overdue orders and implement recovery plans.
• Coordinate with Production, Materials and Quality teams to resolve shortages and production constraints.
• Support daily and weekly planning meetings, providing clear updates on risks and recovery actions.
• Track schedule adherence and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate planning and ERP data to support effective scheduling and reporting.
• Ensure manufacturing lead times, routings and planning parameters remain accurate.
• Investigate and resolve planning and transactional issues impacting production performance.

About You

• Previous experience in a Production Scheduler, Production Planner, Supply Chain Planner or Manufacturing Planner position.
• Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling and materials management.
• Comfortable working with ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to analyse data, manage changing priorities and solve problems quickly.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across multiple departments.
• Organised, detail-focused and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Likely to suit individuals with a background as (but not limited to: Master Production Scheduler, Production Planner, Master Scheduler, Senior Planner, Planner, Production Scheduler, Senior Production Planner or similar)

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