Master Scheduler - 18 month FTC

• Create and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) with information supplied via the High Level & Project Plans, and aligned with S&OP.
• Create, monitor & control MPS & SAP Build Plan with consideration of safety, quality, delivery & cost, and release, as well as validate releases by Scheduler, to drive critical warehouse picking activities.
• Create and issue scheduling artefacts, from the MPS to day plans, trackers and other items as needed to support the team to understand, follow and deliver against the plan.
• Ensure the MPS is controlled effectively, confirmed and communicated out to the stakeholders in a timely manner - maintaining a continuous cycle of planning, monitoring of activities, & control.
• Create and maintain in a timely fashion Production & Rework Orders In SAP.
• Create and maintain the SAP Train Projects for each individual Project at NAY (creation of Network / Templates / Trains etc.) Update as required with date changes.
• Create & communicate dashboards to effectively monitor metrics & the plan, and to frequently update Planning Manager, Project Managers & other key stakeholders as necessary.
• Creation of Training documents for SAP Planning functions & relevant SAP transactions.
• Monitoring & closure of Production, Rework & other orders in a timely fashion.
• Monitoring potential Master Data errors, and working with other teams to correct - which may affect the SAP Build Plan, Production Orders or other operational controls.
• Monitoring daily progress to check, verify and confirm the key information that backs up the plan e.g. production delays or pull-forwards, material delays, facility issues etc.
• Co-ordinate and attend daily meetings with key stakeholders with the aim of communicating the plan including any changes, and gaining site wide buy-in. Stakeholders managed accordingly to enable effective execution of the MPS & plans.
• Document processes & SAP procedures to train other Planning team members to ensure available cover at all times.
• Understand the processes & constraints of the RSUK in detail and use this information to form effective master production schedules for all areas of the facility. Document & maintain up to date records of maximum space / equipment / workcentre capabilities & capacity in all areas of the facility.
• Work closely with multiple operations, warehouse and production managers/section leaders to get up to the minute, accurate information that allows the SAP Build Plan to be constantly updated in real time, and always aligned with the approved MPS.
• Work with all other Planning team members to ensure changes to plans do not interfere with upstream or downstream processes/facilities – including consideration of logistics / material storage / welding / paint / traverser capacity and internal storage, through to test & validation / product introduction / depot capacity. Highlight impact of changes to relevant stakeholders and resolve issues.
• Validate required changes to the MPS with other Planning team members, and gain approval from Planning Manager prior to release.
• Implement Continuous Improvement initiatives and fully contribute to supporting a culture of Continuous Improvement, in line with requirements from the Planning Manager & the business.
• Support end to end Rolling Stock UK activities as required.
• Provide cover for other Master Scheduler/Operations Controller or Scheduler(s) in their absence.
• Resolve issues & escalate roadblocks to Planning Manager, Project Managers & other relevant stakeholders accordingly.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders & promote ‘One Hitachi’ philosophy, display and actively encourage Hitachi values of Harmony, Sincerity and Pioneering Spirit.
• Maintain professionalism at all times, contributing to a High Performance Culture & being an ambassador to display positive, collaborative behaviours across the facility & RSUK.
• Ensure the MPS is adhered to and control change management is applied, reviewing all changes with relevant stakeholders and gaining relevant approvals prior to releasing any new/revised MPS.

• Must have previous experience working within a Master Controller role.
• Understanding of operational impacts of Master Production Schedules.
• Strong SAP & MRP/Equivalent programme knowledge.
• Experience of working with cross functional teams.
• Experience co-ordinating & initiating action, taking initiative and adapting/responding to change.
• Customer focused.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
• Strong people skills, and experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
• Commitment to working as part of an extended team is vital.
• Experience in creating, maintaining and managing manufacturing schedules or similar.
• Negotiation and analytical skills.
• Well organised & high attention to detail.
• Must be able to work on own initiative and escalate as and when appropriate.
• Motivated and flexible.

• Prior experience working in an engineering or manufacturing environment with strong knowledge of planning and production controls.

• A Level or equivalent education, with excellent numeric and verbal reasoning competencies.
• Degree education is advantageous but not essential.

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