Job Advert – Production Demand Scheduler (Project-Driven Engineering)
- Position: Production Demand Scheduler
- Location: Pickering area
- Type: Full-time, on site, permanent
- Salary: Competitive on application
Overview
A skilled Production Demand Scheduler is required to lead the planning function within a project-driven engineering environment. The role focuses on effective scheduling, material coordination, capacity planning, and ensuring timely delivery across multiple projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the planning team, ensuring effective communication with Operations, Projects, Engineering, Sales, and Procurement.
- Manage all Master Scheduling and integrate forecasts into the Master Production Schedule.
- Maintain and optimise MRP data, resolve engineering/receiving issues, and manage change orders.
- Monitor capacity and resource availability; update schedules to meet project demands.
- Oversee inventory levels, material kitting, and stock parameters.
- Provide regular schedule status updates and maintain planning dashboards/KPIs.
- Ensure accurate creation, maintenance, and closure of work orders.
- Support continuous improvement activities and ensure production orders meet time and cost targets.
Accountabilities
- Ownership of production schedules and workflow priorities.
- MRP/ERP system development and user support.
- Inventory control and reduction of excess stock.
- Delivery of accurate reporting, KPIs, and schedule adherence metrics.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Technical, engineering, or business-related education.
- Strong MRP/ERP experience and ability to read engineering drawings.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
- 5+ years’ planning/scheduling experience in engineering manufacturing, plus leadership experience.
Desirable
- Project management training.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV or similar ERP systems.