Automotive Senior Master Production Scheduler

Placed: 01/12/17
Region: Warwickshire
Location: Ansty
Category: Jobs


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Automotive Senior Master Production Scheduler

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LEVC

A unique opportunity to be part of our exciting growth plans.

LEVC is the manufacturer of the iconic London Black Cab which is utilised in over 40 major cities worldwide. We have an exciting future ahead our parent company Zhejiang Geely Holding Group are investing £325m to manufacture a brand new range extended zero emission capable electric hybrid taxi which will be built in a brand new facility at Ansty Business Park, Coventry. The facility is the size of 8 football pitches and incorporates the latest construction and environmental technologies!

Senior Master Production Scheduler

Department Logistics

Reporting to Head of Logistics

Location - The Ansty Business Park, Coventry

Given our ambitious and exciting growth plans for the future we are looking for a Senior Master Production Scheduler

The role

Given our recent opening of a brand new facility at Ansty Park and our ambitious and exciting growth plans for the future we are looking for an experienced Master Production Scheduler to join our Logistics Team in supporting the manufacturing operations across the site.

Role responsibilities

Plans and prepares production schedules for manufacture of industrial or commercial products: Draws up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
Analyses production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements.
Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
Plans sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production workers.
Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
Prepares production reports.
May prepare lists of required materials, tools, and equipment.
May prepare purchase orders to obtain materials, tools, and equipment.
Maintains an achievable production plan across the manufacturing departments. and understand the overall Demand Planning process.
Recognise how and why top level demand is planned and be able to interpret the subsequent generated supply and demand requirements, and be able to analyse and challenge the data accordingly.
Basic knowledge of Bill of Material structures advantageous
Understanding of MRP processes and the parameters that determine the supply and demand recommendations and exceptions generated.

The person

Proven experience as a master production scheduler
Excellent knowledge of production planning and quality control principles
Previous experience of materials planning ideally in the automotive or manufacturing environment
Good understanding of supply chain processes and their interdependencies
Understanding of supplier relationships and some experience of working with suppliers
Strong IT systems knowledge and skills including advanced Excel skills
Knowledge and experience of using MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems or similar
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication abilities
Education and Training

The ideal candidate will have/be:

A business/engineering degree preferred. A Levels, HNC, BTec National Diploma Level 3, IVQ Technician Diploma or equivalent NVQ level 3 qualification.
How to apply

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We reward our people with 25 days holiday p.a. plus UK statutory days, a healthcare cashplan scheme, a salary sacrifice pension scheme, access to a childcare voucher scheme, cycle to work scheme. We develop our people through our own training academy and external sources

Benefits: £35,000 per annum

Price / Salary: £35000/annum £35,000 per annum