Factory Scheduling Manager – Global Business

An opportunity has been created within a global market leading manufacturing business for a suitably experienced Factory Scheduling Manager. You will be joining an experienced management team and will take responsibility for the Scheduling and Call Off department. Reporting directly to the Site Manager responsibilities will include the following:

Manage, coach and develop the Factory Scheduling and Call Off team
Create and maintain effective production schedules for the site ensuring that Out Of Stock and Finished Good targets are both met and are in balance
Sequence production to ensure the most efficient use of the plant and equipment
Lead the Sales and Operations planning activities for the factory, creating credible medium and long term capacity models and comparing to demand
Liaise with Demand Planning to understand requirements from business
Lead S&OP meetings for site
Create long term Capacity Plans and contribute to European wide planning activities as required
Ensure new products are implemented smoothly and efficiently, minimising obsoletes where possible
Monthly review and feedback on Financial Provision Report
Focus on continual improvement of factory planning processes
Lead improvement projects in planning and scheduling including the implementation of new software and tools when required
Lead the Supplier Performance Management program ensuring efficient supply of materials into the factory, lead the monthly site SPM review and take appropriate action with non conforming suppliers
Strong IT skills

This is seen as an ideal position for someone who has already gained supervisory experience and looking to make the next step and is confident enough to work closely with senior management. In addition the role will also suit someone who can clearly evidence experience of driving continuous improvement and is keen to develop this further.

In return you can expect a comprehensive benefits package including pension, private medical and a bonus scheme plus genuine prospects of career progression within a global business.