Master Production Scheduler

Birmingham - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Job title: Master Production Scheduler

This is a brand new and exciting opportunity to work with the worlds leading manufacturer of automotive driveline components Steve Plant Director

Location: Minworth (near Birmingham International)

Contract: Permanent On Site

Closing date: Sunday 11th January 2026

About GKN Automotive:

GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint we design develop manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the worlds car manufacturers. We have been inventing the future for 250 years. Our technologies and innovations made front-wheel drive cars possible and all-wheel drive systems more efficient and as a holder of numerous patents we were the first to bring new driveline technologies to the aftermarket.

We have created a new role of Master Production Scheduler for our Aftermarket site in Minworth:

If you are comfortable learning new systems and processes and want to use your analytical and problem-solving skills to ensure production is scheduled correctly to achieve on time shipments (right time right part right quantity) then this is the role for you:

Key responsibilities

Planning: Create production plans manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP) runs and convert planned orders into production orders.

Scheduling: Develop detailed weekly/daily schedules monitor capacity and adjust for bottlenecks or delays.

Data Management: Maintain accurate Bill of Materials (BOMs) Work Centers Routings and Production Versions within SAP.

Execution Monitoring: Release track and close production orders ensuring data accuracy and timely completion.

Coordination: Liaise with production manager procurement and sales to address material shortages or capacity issues.

Skills that you have that will set you up for success in this role.

Experience in a planning/scheduling role in a manufacturing environment would of course be great but were also open to Logistics and Supply chain graduates with SAP PP module (BOMs Routings MRP Capacity Planning Orders) and some kind of work experience.
Analytical abilities and a proactive mindset there are always ways to do things better

We offer:

A dynamic role in an innovative automotive company going places!
Work in a highly collaborative team
33 paid holidays (22 Flexible)
Professional development make this job your own!

DescriptionJob title: Master Production SchedulerThis is a brand new and exciting opportunity to work with the worlds leading manufacturer of automotive driveline components Steve Plant DirectorLocation: Minworth (near Birmingham International)Contract: Permanent On SiteClosing date: Sunday 11th Ja...