Master Production Scheduler

GKN Aerospace; East Cowes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturing firm based in East Cowes seeks a Master Production Scheduler to manage the weekly Master Production Schedule to balance demand and supply. In this role, you will create and maintain schedules, communicate potential issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates must have GCSE in Maths and experience in supply chain or manufacturing environments. Strong Excel skills are essential. Join us to make a difference in an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a supply chain or manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of Material Requirement Planning (MRP) and data processing.
• Demonstrated competent and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain schedules meeting programme requirements.
• Manage input for Material Requirement Planning ERP system.
• Communicate potential MPS issues and constraints.

Skills

Excel skills

Data management

Inventory calculations

Communication

Education

Secondary education including GCSE in Maths

Tools

Material Requirement Planning (MRP)

ERP systems (LN Baan)

Job description

Job Summary

Closing date for applications – Monday 26th January 2026

Based in our Manufacturing Centres of Excellence in East Cowes and reporting to the SCM Planning Manager, the Master Production Scheduler will be responsible for managing the weekly Master Production Schedule (MPS) to balance demand and supply and maintain 52‑week visibility. They will orchestrate cross‑functional MPS activities, run site MPS meetings, communicate enablement issues and generate & communicate MPS KPI’s.

Job Responsibilities

• Create and maintain schedules to deliver in line with programmes’ requirements while maintaining inventory targets.
• Schedule production for specified products and lines understanding all physical and manning constraints.
• Ensure MPS is feasible, fully committed, includes phase‑in/out, new programme development, planned downtime, material & commercial enablement and rescheduled weekly for production past dues.
• Manage input for Material Requirement Planning ERP system.
• Proactively communicate/escalate potential MPS issues/constraints to trigger preventive actions mitigating supply failure risk.
• Support Supply Chain Manager in forecasting inventory levels to optimise/challenge current status and search for improvement opportunities.
• Provide communication/feedback to programmes in case of supply issues and improve forecast accuracy with recovery plans where required.
• Liaise with programmes/commercial to manage repairs demand into production schedule.
• Ensure relevant KPI’s are monitored and communicated sustainably (e.g. Master Schedule Adherence, Customer Past Dues).
• Support continuous improvement projects/activities.
• Reschedule all production orders using mass or discrete scheduling process with data from production line.
• Represent planning function requirements in change management process relating to new parts, development parts or revisions to existing materials.

Job Qualifications

Essential:

• Secondary education including GCSE (or equivalent) grade C/level 4 or above in Maths.
• Experience working within a supply chain or manufacturing environment, including data management.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of Material Requirement Planning (MRP), master data and processing environment.
• Experience of inventory and capacity calculations, restrictions and analysis.
• Demonstrated competent Excel skills.

Desirable:

• MRP knowledge within an ERP based business (LN Baan).
• Pro with multiple departments across a business at differing levels.
• Supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience within the aerospace industry.
• Understanding of health and safety, quality, traceability and lean principles within a production environment.
• Demonstrated advanced Excel skills.

We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. The Master Production Scheduler will be an excellent communicator as you’ll work cross‑functionally within the business.

Everyone is welcome to apply. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know.