Master Production Scheduler

**Master Production Scheduler / Production Planner** We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical Master Scheduler/ Production Planner with a strong background in engineering change management to join our team. You will be a key member of the Manufacturing Operations and Supply Chain organisation responsible for manufacturing material planning, scheduling, capacity planning and coordinating the delivery of products to the customer’s requested dates. This person works closely with Project/Contract Management, Purchasing, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering and Quality to ensure that material and labour are available to meet demand. This fast-paced and non-routine job will bring new challenges each day. **Responsibilities** - Coordinate with project/contract management, value stream leaders, engineering, and material buyers to develop and execute production schedules to meet planned delivery dates, optimise resource utilisation, and minimise lead times. - Collaborate with Project/Contract management & Production to develop a consensus forecast and proactively work with Material Manager on material shortages, engineering issues impacting production, capacity constraints or quality issues to avoid delays. - Monitor and analyse production performance, identify bottlenecks and work with Value Stream Leaders to implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and prevent deviations from plan. - Collaborate with project management, operations, and engineering teams to ensure alignment of production plans with business objectives. - Implement and maintain advanced scheduling systems and tools. - Generate accurate and timely reports on production performance, capacity utilisation, and delivery metrics. - Lead and participate in cross-functional teams to resolve scheduling challenges and improve processes. - Coordinate engineering change orders (ECOs), assessing their impact on production schedules and steer necessary adjustments to minimise disruptions to production. - Collaborate with engineering to understand the scope and implications of ECOs. - Communicate change impacts to relevant stakeholders and coordinate implementation plans. **Qualifications** - Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related degree (additional experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree). - Previous experience in manufacturing/assembly scheduling, project management and a supply chain-related position. 1-3+ years of experience is ideal - Certification in APICS or other relevant supply chain management certifications is desirable. **Skills & Experience** - Experience in coordinating engineering change orders and their impact on production. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and detail-oriented aptitude; a high degree of accuracy is required. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines. - Detail-oriented and organised. - A strong knowledge of an advanced ERP system. - Proficiency in advanced scheduling software (e.g., SAP APO, Oracle, etc.) is advantageous. - Intermediate to advanced Excel skills. - Good judgment and ability to prioritise work. - Ability to learn new tasks quickly and work with mínimal direction. **Working Conditions**: - Location: - Belfast - Reports to the Operations Director **Fortive Corporation Overview** We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions. We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact. At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference. At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.< At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating. Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.