Production Scheduler

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies. Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe. As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed. We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems. Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide! The Operations team at Ultra is responsible for the manufacture, integration and testing of a wide range of products and systems providing innovative capabilities for our customers. The Planning & Scheduling function within Operations at Ultra, is responsible for reviewing incoming order requirements, material availability, capacity planning and resource forecasting to ensure customer orders are delivered in line with customer requirements. The role interfaces between various departments enabling the development of realistic plans and schedules to ensure achievable targets are set. Nationality Requirements Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers. Job Description This position has the overall responsibility for the production schedule, including capacity and resource forecasting, escalating of issues/threats to delivery through Programs scheduling. Key Responsibilities Produce the Master Production schedule into practical daily and weekly production plans for the shop floor, ensuring priorities, labour, materials and equipment availability are aligned. Highlight and identify critical paths and constraints to the schedule and pro-actively recommend change Work cross functionally with the Project Management team to ensure proper inputs to the schedule and provide updates to their specific programs Prepare and communicate production status updates, recovery plans, capacity concerns and delivery impacts to stakeholders. Monitor production progress against plan, identify variances, delays or constraints, and coordinate corrective actions with Manufacturing, Planning, Supply Chain, Quality and Program teams. Proactively measure dependencies, durations, and milestones and implement and update found efficiencies Analyze current processes and usage of resources and create forecasting tools for resource capacity Work with the planning team to ensure all material, tools and instructions are readily available, adjust the schedule accordingly Work with production and use daily feedback to ensure that schedule is up to date Utilize documentation and estimates to add to master schedule and create repair and overhaul schedules Work with the Manufacturing team to develop time studies to better create efficiencies within the schedule Implement process improvements to enhance scheduling efficiency Maintain accurate production control data in the ERP system, schedule changes and completion dates. Support continuous improvement activities by analyzing production data, identifying recurring issues and recommending changes to improve schedule reliability, resource utilization and operational efficiency. Qualifications / Skills Required Support Experience working in a production scheduling role in a manufacturing environme…

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