What does a Master Scheduler do

Practical Adult Insights; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Practical Adult Insights is seeking a Master Scheduler for their operations in Blackburn, United Kingdom. The role includes coordinating production schedules, managing inventory, and streamlining processes to ensure that deadlines are met effectively.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field and significant experience in manufacturing. Leadership qualities and strong problem-solving skills are essential for success in this position, which may require additional hours near production deadlines.

Qualifications

• Good leadership skills and able to work with diverse teams.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry and related fields is required.
• Capable of handling deadlines and working under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate company sales for realistic production schedules.
• Manage inventory with the purchasing department.
• Identify solutions to mitigate delays.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field

Tools

Production management software

Inventory management software

Job description

Job Overview

A master scheduler is in charge of orchestrating a company's production schedule. Schedulers coordinate activities and manage employees within a company to make sure deadlines are both reasonable and met on time. Master scheduler duties include streamlining processes for sales and operations to maximize output efficiency as well as making use of extensive industry based knowledge and experience to best achieve business goals. Companies that employ a master scheduler are typically manufacturing based, such as those in the aerospace industry. There are also many other different types of businesses may have a use for master scheduling.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate company sales to ensure realistic order fulfillment dates and production schedules.
• Manage inventory and raw materials, working closely with the purchasing department to prevent shortages that could cause production delays.
• Work with all company departments to find solutions and make up for lost time when delays occur.
• Serve as a communications bridge within the company, connecting management and production staff through meetings, reports, and idea exchanges.
• Use software for production and inventory management, including commercially available and in-house solutions.

Qualifications

Skills utilized by master schedulers include good leadership qualities and the ability to work with many different types of people in different positions. Attention to detail, problem solving, and the capability to work well under deadlines and pressure are also important. An undergraduate college degree is generally required, though this will vary based on experience and company preference. Master schedulers typically work a standard 40‑hour business week, though extra hours may be needed near a production deadline. Travel may be necessary to work with customers and attend industry events.

Master schedulers do generally need to have bachelor's degrees in engineering or other manufacturing-related fields. In most cases, this job also requires several years of experience in the specific industry in question; some companies will give more weight to experience than education.