Master Scheduler Job Listing at Anord Mardix in Kendal (Job ID WD192123)

Description

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centers.

At Anord Mardix, we welcome people of all backgrounds. We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment – we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we'd like to meet you. 

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, are a global group that manufactures switchgear and associated products for installation in mission-critical and live commercial buildings ranging from data centres to the international headquarters of some of the world's largest companies.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Master Scheduler located in Kendal, England.

Reporting to the LV Planning Team Lead, the Master Scheduler role will be part of an excellent planning team, whose members are strong communicators, ambitious & innovative. You will be responsible for working with multiple stakeholders to understand project requirements, objectives and milestones in order to ensure on-time and efficient deliveries of final product.

What a typical day looks like:

• Develop, maintain and integrate a series of project schedules from sales enquiry through to client project completion

• Integration of available resources into the Schedule program across all disciplines reporting on potential equipment / personnel resource bottlenecks

• Highlight in a timely fashion any corrective actions required to maintain project schedule & develop a mitigation plan if / when projects run behind baseline schedule

• Identify critical path activities within the Master Project Plan and publish variance reports and schedules showing planned versus actual and use the critical path activities to provide a clear understanding of potential schedule risks to main stakeholders

• Publish daily and weekly look-ahead schedules reporting relevant data and information across project stakeholders

• Track and report production schedule changes and related documentation

• Provide accurate Master Planning Schedule data to drive correct MRP action for build decisions

• Undertake capacity forecasting and planning to assess ‘what if' scenarios

• Help to drive the current systems forward in a more automated direction.

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• Educated to a Degree Standard/CIPS/APICS or similar discipline desired

• Experience within a Planning role is essential with proven experience in Process Improvement Plans

• Experience in Demand Management and Business Analytics as well as proven application of various planning methodologies used across multi-disciplined projects

• Previous experience with ERP/Planning Software, or equivalent and experience within a manufacturing environment is desirable

• Advanced IT skills, particularly in MS Project, Excel, Word etc

• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, resolve problems, meet deadlines, and handle fast paced critical work environment

• Able to utilize a collaborative approach by working with Sales, Marketing, Finance, R&D and Operations

• Proficient in project management controls and understand multi-function projects requiring both internal and external resources

• Effective communicator on all project levels across senior and middle management with the ability to effectively present information

• Willingness to travel between sites when required

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;

• A competitive salary and benefits package which includes:

  • A merit-based annual pay review

  • Enhanced annual leave

  • Attendance bonus

  • Employee recognition scheme and long service awards

  • Referral bonus

  • Volunteer days

  • Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year

  • Sick pay scheme

  • Cycle to Work scheme

  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

• Flexible/Remote/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function

• Travel opportunities (role dependent)

• Support in your well-being by access to

  • Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice

  • On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders

• Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)

At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always.

Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve people's lives.

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Anord Mardix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Anord Mardix, you must complete the application process first).