Senior Master Scheduler

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Job Description

Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn't just treat you like a number. You'll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you'll be set up for success.

Key responsibilities and duties:

Master Scheduling & MPS Management

• Lead and manage a team of Planners, ensuring they effectively control scheduling and planning activities from Cycle 2 through to completion and customer dispatch.
• Provide coaching, training, and mentorship to the planning team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Develop, manage, and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) across multiple engine programs, ensuring accurate scheduling for Cycles 1, 2, and 3 within a 6-month horizon.
• Align the MPS with short-term business goals, drive capacity levels and customer demand, working with the IBP Manager to ensure alignment with the 6-month scheduling period.
• Oversee the integration of material requirements, kitting, and procurement to ensure On Time in Full (OTIF) delivery.
• Problem-Solving and Risk Mitigation: Identify potential scheduling conflicts, material shortages, or resource constraints. Develop and implement contingency plans to mitigate risks and ensure schedule adherence.

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead and manage a team of Planners, ensuring they effectively control scheduling and planning activities from Cycle 2 through to completion and customer dispatch.
• Provide coaching, training, and mentorship to the planning team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Coordinate and ensure the tracking and visibility of serviceable materials for each project within the business, ensuring alignment with operational and customer requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the key interface between Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, and other departments, ensuring alignment across all areas of the business for each engine program.
• Liaise with Operations, Sales, Customer Service, and other relevant teams to ensure material and production requirements are met to support on-time deliveries.
• Lead meetings to discuss issues, escalate risks when necessary, and promote a clear understanding of project progress across stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement & Data Reporting

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across scheduling, planning, and supply chain activities, ensuring the timely identification and resolution of challenges.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to scheduling and material delivery, ensuring accurate and up-to-date reporting for business stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety Management Systems (SMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other relevant business manuals.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to all risk assessments and internal procedures to maintain safety and compliance.
• Maintain effective housekeeping and organizational practices within the scheduling and planning function.

Competencies:

Core:

• Strong analytical and numerate skills with the ability to manage complex scheduling systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across all departments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for clear and concise updates.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving ability, with a sound understanding of planning and scheduling activities.
• Proven leadership ability to manage, mentor, and develop a team of planners.

Functional:

Essential

• Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems and scheduling.
• Proficient in Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Ability to analyse data and make decisions based on complex forecasting and scheduling information.

Desirable

• Experience of using Power BI.

Organisational Relationships:

• Reports to the IBP Manager with close working relationships with Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Operations, Sales, and Customer Service teams.
• Responsible for the leadership and coordination of the Planning / Scheduling team.

Professional Qualifications/Education and Training:

Desirable

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field.

Essential

• Equivalent experience will also be considered.

Experience:

Desirable

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a planning or scheduling role within an MRO.
• Previous leadership experience in managing teams of planners/schedulers
• Experience managing complex engine programs with Cycles 1, 2, and 3

Essential

• Proven experience in long-term forecasting and coordinating multiple departments.

Benefits that make life better:

• 206 hours annual leave per year for employees working 37 hours per week, plus 8 public holidays
• 4% employer match pension scheme
• YuLife wellbeing services, including 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Program, personalised online fitness programs, and many more!
• Bonus opportunities
• Generous paid sick leave
• Life assurance cover
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
• Onsite gym at both the Fleetlands and Almondbank sites
• Eye test vouchers
• Seasonal flu jabs administered on site each year by Bupa
• Learning and training opportunities