W Talent Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Master Production Scheduler
W Talent Coventry, England, United Kingdom
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Company Overview
W Talent Procurement and Supply Chain are working in partnership with a globally recognised precision manufacturing business based in the Coventry area, known for its engineering excellence and high-quality machined components. Serving demanding sectors such as Aerospace, Oil & Gas, and other technical industries, this business has consistently delivered complex, high-tolerance parts through innovation, investment in technology, and a strong operational foundation.
As the business continues to scale, we are supporting them in identifying a high-calibre Master Production Scheduler to take ownership of production planning and operational flow across a complex machining environment.
Position Overview
This is a pivotal role within the Supply Chain & Operations team, responsible for owning and managing the Master Production Schedule (MPS). The successful candidate will play a critical part in ensuring customer demand is aligned with machining capacity, tooling availability, and quality requirements across the business.
You'll be at the heart of a precision-driven environment, working cross-functionally with Procurement, Engineering, CNC programming, and Logistics to deliver on-time, cost-effective, and high-quality manufacturing performance.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Scheduling
* Develop, manage, and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to support customer delivery, forecast demand, and internal capacity.
* Translate forecasts and sales orders into executable machining plans that account for tooling, setup times, and machine availability.
* Conduct regular reviews of scheduling performance and adapt plans to accommodate changes in demand or operations.
Operational & Resource Management
* Analyse machining capacity and resource bottlenecks, including CNC utilisation and operator availability.
* Work closely with production and CNC programming to optimise throughput and reduce idle time.
* Coordinate with Procurement to ensure timely material and tooling availability.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Act as the scheduling liaison between Sales, Supply Chain, Production, Engineering, and Quality Assurance.
* Communicate changes to production schedules proactively across all departments.
* Support the integration of inspection and quality checks into the production plan to meet ISO or AS standards.
Systems & Reporting
* Use ERP/MRP systems to control work orders, schedule visibility, and BOM accuracy.
* Report on key KPIs: schedule adherence, OTIF, lead times, and inventory turnover.
* Contribute to process improvement initiatives and root cause investigations.
Looking for:
* Degree or HNC/HND in Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, or a relevant technical discipline.
* 3-7 years of experience in production scheduling within precision machining or complex manufacturing.
* Strong working knowledge of CNC machining processes (e.g., milling, turning, EDM, grinding).
* Experience with ERP/MRP systems
* Strong Excel and data analysis capabilities.
* Ability to read technical drawings and understand manufacturing routings and tooling.
What's on offer
* Above market rate salary
* A clear 6 month plan to success
* An opportunity to make a difference in a new role
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain
* Industries
Manufacturing
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