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
Flexible Working
At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That's why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible. Whether you prefer a hybrid model, working remotely, or the structure of being on-site, we will support you as best as we can. Embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs, whether it's part-time, compressed hours, or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle.
Rugeley embraces flexibility by offering adaptable start and finish times, empowering you to find the perfect balance between your professional and personal commitments. Bid farewell to rigid schedules and embrace the freedom to design your workday around your unique needs.
It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.
Job Description
Ultra Maritime has an exciting opportunity for a Master Scheduler to lead the operations planning and scheduling function at Ultra Maritime, SMaP, based in Staffordshire. In this role you will be responsible for creating and maintaining the production schedule for all products manufactured by the company, supporting the delivery of operational excellence through consistently hitting programme schedule, cost and quality requirements.
Working closely with Production, Engineering, Programme Management and Supply Chain to support delivery of SMaP's projects and customer orders on time and on budget, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the strategy for achieving high quality long-, mid- and short-term planning and scheduling capability in the business to identify the assets, people, process capacity and capabilities to ensure quality execution of the production plan. You will have early engagement in the product lifecycle to inform production requirements. As part of the Supply Chain function, you'll closely collaborate with the ERP and Procurement team to develop scheduling and procurement strategies to achieve business objectives. You will also be responsible for reporting production performance to the program management team.
Key responsibilities
Development of strategy and implementation plan to create a planning and scheduling capability in the SMaP business which identifies long, mid and short-term production requirements (people, process, materials and assets) to support quality execution of the production plan.
Develop planning and scheduling tools which translate forecast demand (order book and opportunities) into production requirements.
Develop a tool and process to identify and manage production capacity slots which are allocated to programme management requirements, support delivery to milestones and inform impact to delivery dates where the production demand changes.
Create and maintain the master production schedule for the company's products and projects.
Adjust the master schedule as needed to accommodate changes in customer demand or production constraints.
Generate regular reports on order status and production progress in line with customer deliverables.
Identify potential scheduling problems and work with relevant departments to resolve them.
Continuously strive to improve the efficiency of the scheduling process.
Develop tools to understand production performance to inform continuous performance opportunities, production capacity slot planning, articulate impact of programme changes on delivery to milestones and inform future programmes on hours required to deliver product components.
Early engagement in the product lifecycle to inform the bid and programme management activities on production capabilities, work collaboratively to develop solutions to deliver to customer requirements/expectations.Qualifications / Skills required
Suitable experience in planning and scheduling.
Experience in the defence industry would be desirable.
Experience in cultural change and driving continuous improvement.
Qualifications in lean, six sigma, change / project management would be desirable.
Ability to negotiate and influence with and without authority.
Ability to drive for results and delivery focused, with good attention to detail and able to prioritise.
Aptitude to create and drive strategies, creating clarity out of complexity.
Ability to drive engagement across a large business.
Communication and influencing skills with the ability to resolve issues and build consensus.
Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously whilst able to motivate others around the business.
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability leading collaborative groups with ability to provide clear and concise feedback.If you are ready to elevate your career and be part of something extraordinary, apply now and let's shape the future together
Note: All candidates must be eligible to achieve the relevant security vetting level applicable to the role.
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Relocation Support
Attracting high-level talent and people that can add value and expertise, is vital to our success. Attracting and retaining brilliant people is imperative so that's why we search across the UK for talent. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating; this is considered on a case-by-case basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines.
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.
Diverse & Inclusive Employer
Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.
We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates

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