Master Production Scheduler

Orion Electrotech; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension

Health care

Other benefits

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is seeking a Master Production Scheduler / Production Planner to develop and maintain production schedules ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include creating daily/weekly schedules, managing material availability with Purchasing, and optimizing Kanban with Materials and Assembly teams. The role requires ERP/MRP/SAP proficiency and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in production planning or scheduling.
• Experience operating and maintaining Kanban systems.
• Understanding of production workflows and planning processes.
• ERP / MRP or SAP system proficiency.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Strong IT skills and data accuracy.
• Analytical problem‑solving mindset.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player.

Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and communicate daily and weekly production schedules.
• Review material availability and resolve shortages with Purchasing.
• Maintain and optimize Kanban systems with Materials and Assembly teams.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of ERP system data.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure executable production plans.
• Monitor work in progress.
• Act as the first point of contact for planning‑related ERP queries.
• Maintain visual planning tools and boards.
• Support communication with internal stakeholders, partners, and customers.
• Provide general operational support as required.

Skills

Kanban systems

Production planning

ERP/MRP or SAP

Reading drawings

Data accuracy

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team player

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP

Job description

Master Production Scheduler / Production Planner

Permanent – Full Time, Monday–Friday 37.5 hours.

Benefits: 25 days holiday, 8 bank holidays (total 33), pension, health care and a range of other benefits.

We are looking for an organized and proactive Master Production Scheduler / Production Planner to develop and maintain production schedules that keep operations running smoothly and customers satisfied.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and communicate daily and weekly production schedules
• Review material availability and resolve shortages with Purchasing
• Maintain and optimize Kanban systems with Materials and Assembly teams
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of ERP system data
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure executable production plans
• Monitor work in progress
• Act as the first point of contact for planning‑related ERP queries
• Maintain visual planning tools and boards
• Support communication with internal stakeholders, partners, and customers
• Provide general operational support as required

Skills & Experience

• 2 years' experience in production planning or scheduling
• Experience operating and maintaining Kanban systems
• Understanding of production workflows and planning processes
• ERP / MRP or SAP system proficiency
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Strong IT skills and data accuracy
• Analytical problem‑solving mindset
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Team player

We thrive in a fast‑paced operational environment and enjoy keeping complex processes on track. If you are organized, analytical and ready to drive continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.