Master Scheduler - Manufacturing Operations Planner

Orion Electrotech Ltd; Hebburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

JobsTrackR is seeking an organised Operations Planner to join our busy manufacturing site, coordinating with production, purchasing, sales and logistics to ensure customer orders are delivered on time.

You will create and maintain production and capacity schedules, prioritise urgent requirements, monitor delivery commitments and resolve scheduling issues.

This role offers a collaborative team environment, varied workload and long-term development opportunities within a growing business.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning, operations planning or scheduling.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Strong IT skills, especially Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production and operational schedules.
• Coordinate orders through internal departments and suppliers.
• Manage capacity and resource planning across multiple areas.
• Prioritise urgent customer requirements and changing demands.
• Monitor delivery commitments and proactively resolve scheduling issues.
• Communicate progress, risks, and updates with key stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.

Job description

JobsTrackR is seeking an organised Operations Planner to join our busy manufacturing site, coordinating with production, purchasing, sales and logistics to ensure customer orders are delivered on time.

You will create and maintain production and capacity schedules, prioritise urgent requirements, monitor delivery commitments and resolve scheduling issues.

This role offers a collaborative team environment, varied workload and long-term development opportunities within a growing business.