Ontic, a leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineering parts for the global aerospace and defence industries, are now recruiting for Master Production Scheduler to join our Planning team. Ontic is a more than just a business, were a community of innovators who pride ourselves on fostering a culture where talent thrives, ideas flourish, and careers are built. We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Master Production Scheduler (MPS) to take ownership of creating and maintaining a valid Master Production Schedule and Production Plan. You’ll be making complex, business-critical decisions that impact customer service, quality, and production outcomes.
Create, manage, and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on demand requirements from sales orders, forecasts, and reorder points.
Develop and issue weekly production schedules aligned with short-term capacity and material availability.
Maintain planning parameters including lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, delivery times, and order file data.
Monitor performance against forecasts, calculate forecast errors, and communicate insights to drive demand accuracy improvements.
Produce reports on labour utilisation and develop capacity plans to support resource planning.
Identify and implement process improvements across the Planning function, supporting goals in customer service, quality, cost reduction, and innovation.
Lead and manage assigned team members, including performance reviews, attendance, and development.
Allocate tasks and delegate responsibilities appropriately within the planning team.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in production planning within a diverse, discrete manufacturing environment.
Proven expertise in automated master production scheduling, capacity management, and shop floor systems (Visual ERP desirable).
Proficient in MRP systems and Microsoft Office, with strong forecasting and scheduling knowledge for both make-to-stock and make-to-order operations.
Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills; Demonstrated problem-solving ability with sound commercial awareness.
At Ontic we care about your financial, physical, and mental wellness so we offer a range of benefits to support this, we care about what matters to you and have a valued culture of recognition and empowerment, accompanied by benefits that support work/life balance.
Our Benefits Package Highlights Include
~ Up to 29 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
~Annual goal share bonus scheme for all employees
~24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
~ Discounts and offers from a range of retailers
72.5% of employees who took part in our 2023 employee satisfaction survey said they are proud to work at Ontic