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Master Scheduler

KLA

Newport

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

KLA is seeking a Master Scheduler in Newport, UK, responsible for aligning production schedules with capacity and material availability. This role requires collaboration across departments to enhance operational efficiency. Candidates should have a degree in Business or relevant experience and proficiency in analytical tools like SAP and Power BI.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Cash health plan
Cycle to work scheme
Global bonus plan
Share scheme
Rewards scheme
Life assurance

Qualifications

  • Experience in Master Scheduling, Manufacturing Operations, or relevant experience in Supply Chain.
  • Hands-on knowledge of SAP and analytical tools.
  • Previous coaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Proactively plan the master production schedule.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams for optimization.
  • Lead production status meetings.

Skills

Analytical mindset
Communication skills
Team player

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Business Operations, or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP
Power BI
MS Excel
Tableau

Job description

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As a Master Scheduler at KLA, you will play a crucial role in aligning our production schedules with factory capacity, material availability, and customer expectations. You will collaborate with various departments, including Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales & Marketing, and Engineering, to optimize our production efficiency and reliability. Your strategic planning activities will support our business growth and ensure we meet our financial goals.

Your day to day responsibilities will include:

  • Proactively plan the master production schedule to align with factory capacity, material availability, customer expectations, and financial goals.
  • Develop and manage the master production schedule.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to optimize slot plan efficiency.
  • Ensure production schedules align with factory capacity and material availability.
  • Provide strategic proposals to Manufacturing Operations executives.
  • Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales & Marketing, and Engineering to optimize slot plan efficiency and reliability. Understand constraints and limitations, and constantly provide strategic proposals to Manufacturing Operations executives.
  • Demonstrate outstanding presentation skills, as this role requires leading weekly GM meetings and Operations meetings to monitor production status and strategize for success.
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure long-term business success.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Degree in Business Administration, Business Operations, Supply Chain, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience in Master Scheduling, Manufacturing Operations, Finance, or relevant experience in Supply Chain.
  • Hands-on knowledge of SAP and Power BI.
  • Proficiency in analytical and reporting tools (MS Excel, Tableau).
  • Team player with a positive attitude, strong sense of ownership, and analytical mindset.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to distill large amounts of data into coherent, summarized written and oral presentations with appropriate context.
  • Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with peers and cross-functional teams, multi-task, and drive actions to completion under deadlines.
  • Able to work under limited supervision; previous coaching experience is preferred.

What we will offer you?

KLA's benefits package includes:

Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays), contributory pension scheme, cash health plan, cycle to work scheme, global bonus plan, share scheme, rewards scheme and life assurance.

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