Product Line Scheduling Coordinator

AFL; Thurso; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Company Match (up to 4%)

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

AFL, a global leader in fiber optic cable and connectivity, is seeking a Production Scheduler to own the end-to-end flow of a product line across multiple plant operations. You will create weekly machine schedules, coordinate material readiness, and drive recovery actions to meet customer delivery commitments.

Reporting to the Operations team, you will monitor orders, manage priorities, track shortages, and collaborate with Supply Chain, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, and Customer Service to

Qualifications

• Experience in production scheduling, planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and follow issues through resolution.

Responsibilities

• Create and communicate weekly schedules for each machine supporting the product line.
• Monitor orders through every operation, identify risks, and adjust priorities to maintain flow and on-time delivery.
• Confirm raw material requirements and availability for scheduled orders.
• Work with Supply Chain and Purchasing to track shortages, supplier delivery dates, and expedited recovery plans.
• Track orders affected by scrap, rework, quality holds, downtime, or material shortages and drive them back into flow.
• Maintain accurate order, shortage, and recovery status; escalated risks with clear action plans.
• Coordinate daily with Production, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer Service.
• Report schedule adherence, material constraints, past-due orders, and on-time delivery performance.

Skills

Production scheduling

Supply chain

Manufacturing operations

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $4B in revenue, and employ approximately 12,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.

What We Offer

• 401k Company Match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
• Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
• Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!

Job Summary

Own the schedule and end-to-end flow of an assigned product line through multiple plant operations. Create weekly machine schedules, coordinate raw material readiness, recover disrupted orders, and drive actions required to meet customer delivery commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and communicate weekly schedules for each machine supporting the product line.
• Monitor orders through every operation, identify risks, and adjust priorities to maintain flow and on-time delivery.
• Confirm raw material requirements and availability for scheduled orders.
• Work with Supply Chain and Purchasing to track shortages, supplier delivery dates, and expedited recovery plans.
• Track orders affected by scrap, rework, quality holds, downtime, or material shortages and drive them back into flow.
• Maintain accurate order, shortage, and recovery status; escalated risks with clear action plans.
• Coordinate daily with Production, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer Service.
• Report schedule adherence, material constraints, past-due orders, and on-time delivery performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in production scheduling, planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and follow issues through resolution.

Key Measures of Success

On-Time Delivery

• Schedule Adherence
• Material Readiness
• Past-Due Orders
• Out-of-Flow Recovery Time