Production Scheduler

Join Eaton and be a part of our commitment to providing impactful, energy-efficient solutions that shape a sustainable future. At Eaton, we make what matters work, and we're dedicated to fostering a workplace where ethics, inclusion, diversity, and our people are at the forefront.

Located in Cwmbran, our Plant is the Center of Excellence for the Fire product line, a leading manufacturer and a global supplier of high-quality fire systems and devices.

We are ethical - We are passionate - We are responsible - We are efficient - We are transparent - We are learning. We are EATON!

What you'll do:

Production Schedulers are primarily focused on converting the Master Schedule into an operational one-to-four-week schedule for a facility after aligning with the internal manufacturing capacity.

• Direct daily workflow (WIP - "work in process") through analysis of reports, input from cross-functional teams, and utilisation of critical ratio tools.
• Align and set priorities for resources and shared assets across the factory to maximise efficiency and ensure timely material flow for customer shipments.
• Collaborate with SCM planners to review daily parts/material status, establishing achievable dates to meet or exceed customer delivery requirements through effective planning or exchange offerings.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Customer Service, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Purchasing, to ensure seamless coordination.
• Assist in developing and implementing procedures and techniques to enhance the scheduling function and drive continuous improvement.
• Create detailed production schedules that align with sales forecasts and customer demand, ensuring optimal resource allocation and minimal downtime.
• Utilise SAP to generate real-time schedules that reflect current production capacities and constraints.
• Review and assess incoming production orders for feasibility, identifying potential conflicts with existing schedules and resolving them proactively.
• Prioritise production orders based on urgency, customer requirements, and lead times, ensuring critical orders are expedited appropriately.
• Monitor missing parts and adjust production plans to meet customer needs and promised delivery dates.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required.
Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or supply chain.

Skills:

• Comprehensive understanding of the industry, including management of complex machined materials, lean manufacturing processes, and proficiency with MRP/ERP systems- (SAP and Kinaxis)
• Outstanding communication skills across all organisational levels, including customers, marketing, engineering, quality, and manufacturing
• Keen interest in working collaboratively, demonstrating a proactive approach and a strong drive to achieve tangible results
• Ability to swiftly analyse, identify, and implement improvement opportunities and corporate initiatives, delivering measurable impact on an annual basis
• Experience with change management is considered beneficial

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• Great company benefits
• We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
• We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term - not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people's lives and the environment through power management technologies
• We make your wellbeing matter - We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it's about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

Client-provided location(s): Pontypool, United Kingdom

Job ID: Eaton-51976Cwmbran

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-10-08T18:38:08