Are you an experienced Production Scheduler within manufacturing looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Do you thrive on turning complex production challenges into seamless, on-time delivery plans?
At Doncasters we have an exciting opportunity for a Master Production Scheduler to join our team in Deritend, based in Droitwich!
Why join us?
Did you know that every time you take a flight, drive somewhere or every time you have electricity at the touch of a button, there's a chance that Doncaster's played a part in making that happen?
Doncasters is a leading international manufacturer of specialist superalloys and high – precision alloy components made for the most demanding conditions with manufacturing facilities in Europe, USA, Mexico, China, and India. Here at Doncasters Precision castings Deritend we have the capability and experience to produce some of the largest investment cast blades and vanes for the latest generation of industrial gas turbines.
Some of the products produced at Deritend include Equifax blades, vanes and multi vane segments, these all keep the world in motion! Our site employs a large team of around 360 employees and is always growing! Deritend is situated in the Midlands and is an accessible site with the M5 and local Train station just on our doorstep.
- An interesting and varied field to work in.
- An environment where you can learn and grow through constant development opportunities.
- Company cash health care plan with extensive range of benefits.
The Role
As our Master Production Scheduler, you will be responsible for the creation of viable production plans to satisfy demand and optimise operations. You will also monitor the progress of your plans and see them through to completion.
You will use your teamwork and collaboration skills to work alongside the production planning team, engaging with a variety of teams including operations, engineering, procurement, quality and logistics to ensure optimal on time delivery of plans.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Monitor production schedules and issue production orders aligned with the master plan.
- Partner with planning and operations to determine throughput needs for the 14-week sales forecast.
- Provide operations with robust, realistic plans that meet demand with precision.
- Manage WIP and inventory levels to meet working capital targets.
- Identify, prioritise, and escalate supply chain risks before they impact delivery.
Interested?
If you have any of the below skills, we would love to talk to you about your next career move!
To succeed as a Production Scheduler, you will have previous experience working in a planning function within a manufacturing environment, particularly working in investment casting is advantageous.
This role will have a high level of responsibility for example creating production plans, so having experience in a similar role with similar responsibilities is desired.
To succeed in this role, you will have a high level of adaptability to change your working style depending on your stakeholders, you will have influencing and organisational skills.
Doncasters Values:
We foster a winning mindset that enables everyone to be both safe and able to fulfil their potential. We strive for excellence, commitment, integrity and team work in the pursuit of our goals.
To Apply
Apply online.
We'll be in touch with you quickly after receiving your application.
Equal opportunities
Doncasters is committed to achieving workforce diversity and we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, national origin, race, age, sex, gender identity, disability- physical or hidden, sexual orientation, veteran status, religious belief, or any other characteristics protected by law. We provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We encourage all applicants to reach out if they require any support or accommodations to enable them to thrive throughout our recruitment process. Please contact [email protected] .
