Master Production Scheduler – Precision Engineering

MNB Precision; Fromes Hill; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

MNB Precision in Coventry is seeking an experienced Master Production Scheduler to own the master production schedule across a low-volume precision engineering environment. You will ensure production capacity, materials, and resources align with on-time delivery while coordinating with production, engineering and quality teams.

The role requires strong planning, analysis, and communication skills, with a proven background in lean improvement and ERP/MRP systems (ideally Seiki Systems or Factory

Qualifications

• You will be an experienced Production Planner, Master Scheduler or similar, within a precision machining environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, machine loading, material requirements and production lead times.
• Experience using an ERP/MRP system to manage production schedules, ideally Seiki Systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Sales and senior management.
• A strong understanding of Lean and continuous improvement principles, with a focus on improving flow, reducing waste and increasing schedule adherence.
• Experience within Oil & Gas, Aerospace, Defence, Rail or another precision engineering environment.
• You will be comfortable working with data and KPIs, using information to make informed planning and scheduling decisions.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the Master Production Schedule, balancing demand, capacity, materials and priorities.
• Develop realistic and achievable production schedules across the business, considering capacity, labour, tooling, materials and lead times.
• Translate customer requirements and sales demand into clear production plans and communicate priorities.
• Work with Production and Engineering Managers to optimise loading, capacity utilisation and flow.
• Monitor progress against the master schedule and implement recovery plans for delivery risks.
• Manage and communicate schedule changes due to urgent orders, engineering changes, downtime or material constraints.
• Coordinate subcontract and external processing to align with the schedule.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to improve lead times and on-time delivery.
• Provide updates on production status, risks, constraints and schedule performance to management.

Skills

Production planning

Master scheduler

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

KPI knowledge

Tools

Seiki Systems

Factory Master

Job description

MNB Precision in Coventry is seeking an experienced Master Production Scheduler to own the master production schedule across a low-volume precision engineering environment. You will ensure production capacity, materials, and resources align with on-time delivery while coordinating with production, engineering and quality teams.

The role requires strong planning, analysis, and communication skills, with a proven background in lean improvement and ERP/MRP systems (ideally Seiki Systems or Factory