Master Scheduler/Senior Production Planner Burnley 4 Day Working Week Days- 38 Hours £40,000-£50,000 (Dependent on Experience) My Client who is a leading manufacturer within their field is seeking an experienced Master Scheduler/ Planning Manager to join their team due to continued growth and expansion. This role will involve building and maintaining the schedules for both production and project. The will involve planning and coordinating with multiple departments and adjusting timelines to avoid issues such as delays or unexpected changes in demand. Master Scheduler Requirements: Proven Experience planning in an engineering manufacturing environment Solid understanding of scheduling software and ERP/MRP platforms Experience communicating with different departments Strong organisational, planning, and time management abilities Confident communication and relationship building skills High attention to detail and accuracy Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-moving environment Planning Manager Key Responsibilities: Develop and manage schedules Create and maintain integrated master schedules for production or project activity. Factor in resources, dependencies, constraints, and operational realities. Collaborate across departments Work closely with engineers, department leads, production teams, procurement, sales, and logistics to make sure everyone stays aligned and informed. Monitor and analyse performance Track actual progress against the schedule, review performance information such as inventory levels and output, and highlight risks or issues before they escalate. Adjust and optimise Revise schedules in response to changes in demand, equipment problems, supply chain disruption, or other operational challenges. Use capacity assessments to keep production aligned with demand. Communicate and report Share schedule updates, progress, and any required changes with all relevant stakeholders in a clear and timely manner. Benefits: Private Healthcare after qualifying period – 6 months Pension Scheme (employer contribution is 4%) Life Insurance after qualifying period – 3 months (2 x salary) Key Words: Production Scheduler, Demand Planner, Supply Planner, Materials Planner, Operations Planner, Capacity Planner, Supply Chain Scheduler, Production Control Specialist, Manufacturing Planner, Planning Analyst, Production Coordinator, Supply Chain Coordinator, Master Production Scheduler, Production Planning Manager, Supply Chain Planning Specialist, Materials Management Specialist, Production Operations Analyst, Manufacturing Scheduler, Inventory Planner, Demand Planner Winsearch acts as an employment agency for permanent staff. We recruit for roles based in Engineering & Manufacturing, Food & Drinks, Pharmaceutical, Supply Chain & Procurement and Professional Services. View our latest jobs today on our website (url removed) and follow us on LinkedIn. IndWin Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you! The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see (url removed) /> Many Thanks