Master Production Scheduler

General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.

General Dynamics in St Leonards-on-Sea currently provide avionic mission computing systems for a wide range of military fast jets, helicopters, and UAV’s. Recent success has resulted in General Dynamics developing the next generation of Advanced High Performance, Safety Critical Mission Computer Systems to meet the needs of latest platforms in development by several aircraft manufacturers. These Mission Computing Systems provide the functionality that integrates aircraft systems, sensor systems and stores management systems with the information and control systems required by the aircrew to meet the demanding operational needs of these aircraft.

• Coordinates manufacturing delivery commitments to Program Management and Contracts.
• Analyzes customer demand and validates that all manufacturing deliverables are correct with attainable delivery dates.
• Monitors Master Production Schedules for potential slippages and problems that could impact product delivery; alerts management of delinquencies and recommends corrective actions.
• Prepares and distributes weekly schedules and project status summaries to relevant work centers and production management teams.
• Develops and maintains monthly and quarterly forecasts while identifying critical manufacturing resources and potential bottlenecks through capacity planning analysis.
• Adheres to and develops evolving Master Production Scheduling policies and company standard procedures.
• Monitors and controls changes to Order Policies and Lead Time Policies; applies rough-cut capacity planning to expose long-term resource problems.
• Attends Control Board Reviews to ensure change requests are correctly classified and analyzes impact on MPS commitments with Production management.
• Prepares project startup schedules and monitors progress of supporting elements including test equipment, processes, and fixtures in coordination with Manufacturing Operations.
• Coordinates recovery plans and chairs formal meetings to resolve cross-functional problems; maintains minutes and monitors action items.
• Works directly with finished goods shippers to ensure timely and accurate shipment of goods.
• Supports BOE (Basis of Estimates) requests for new business bids and attends Project and Production Reviews as required.

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• Attention to Detail
• Organised & disciplined
• Excellent interpersonal skills for communication at all levels
• The ability to make decisions within your scope of authority and take responsibility for these
• The ability to work under pressure
• The flexibility to recognise and respond to the changing needs of the role
• Knowledge of the Oracle MRP/ERP system
• Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred.

Ideal but not essential

• Basic technical knowledge of the GD product range

This role has a salary of between £40,000 and £55,000 plus our flexible benefits package.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits: 

• A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off. 
• A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company. 
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits 

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team!

Our success is fuelled by our colleagues and the wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills they bring to the Company.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Please email [email protected] if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme.

All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks.

Every application matters to us. We want you to know that each application we receive is reviewed by a real person—not just an algorithm. Our screening questions are also carefully considered to help us understand your experience and fit for the role.

We appreciate the time you take to apply.