Production Scheduler

## Eaton Titchfield\n\nCurrently located in Titchfield, Hampshire, Eaton\u0027s Aerospace business stands as a global leader in aerospace fuel systems.\n\nOur site is undergoing a significant and exciting transformation as we relocate to a newly constructed facility in Daedalus.\n\nThis state-of-the-art site will serve as the Centre of Excellence for aerospace manufacturing across Europe, marking a new era of innovation and excellence.\n\nWe pride ourselves as a premier supplier of fully integrated fuel systems for fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. We boast extensive fuel and air system test facilities, facilitating comprehensive testing across a range of conditions with various fuel types\n\n## What you\u2019ll do:\n\nThe Production Scheduler is responsible for creating, sequencing, and executing the rolling 4 week detailed production schedule to ensure alignment with the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and customer priorities. This role focuses on short term planning, work order readiness, past due recovery, and execution performance. The Production Scheduler works closely with Operations, Materials, Stores, Quality, and the Network Scheduler to maintain schedule adherence, data accuracy, and smooth flow of production activities.\n\nKey Job Activities\n\nShort Term Production Scheduling \u0026 Execution \n\u2022 Create and manage the 1\u20132-week finite production schedule based on demand priorities, material availability, and inventory targets. \n\u2022 Adhere to and align all schedules to the Master Production Schedule (MPS). \n\u2022 Release work orders that are \u201cClear to Release,\u201d ensuring material and documentation readiness. \n\u2022 When constraints occur, re sequence or re route work orders to minimise deviation from MPS. \n\u2022 Monitor and manage WIFOL (Work in Front of Line) to prevent bottlenecks and ensure flow. \n\u2022 Review and re schedule past due and due work orders daily (WOOTD). \n\u2022 Determine and communicate required labor and workstation loading to support the execution of the plan.\n\nPast Due, Recovery \u0026 Escalation Management \n\u2022 Mitigate past due orders through expediting, reprioritisation, and short-term adjustments. \n\u2022 Responsible for planning recovery activities for production-related delays and ensure proactive communication to stakeholders. \n\u2022 Escalate execution issues to the Network Scheduler when resolution cannot occur within the MPS time constraints. \n\u2022 Attend daily/weekly Assembly \u0026 Test (A\u0026T) Tier 2 meetings to report on adherence, risks, and required actions.\n\nWork Order, WIP \u0026 Material Coordination \n\u2022 Reconcile WIP that is short on components and coordinate resolution with Stores, Procurement, and Quality. \n\u2022 Transact suspect or non conforming materials from work orders into MRB (Material Review Board). \n\u2022 Attend Stores MRB meetings to support timely disposition and material flow decisions. \n\u2022 Review Line of Balance (LOB) to ensure accurate visibility of production progress. \n\u2022 Reconcile \"Completed but Not Closed\" work orders to support financial and inventory accuracy.\n\nPerformance Tracking \u0026 Schedule Adherence \n\u2022 Create and review schedule adherence metrics, driving improvement actions with Operations. \n\u2022 Monitor production execution against daily/weekly expectations and adjust plans accordingly. \n\u2022 Support Production Ops Review meetings with clear updates on risks, deviations, and recovery actions.\n\nData Accuracy, ERP Health \u0026 Master Data Governance \n\u2022 Maintain ERP data integrity, including planning parameters, routing times, leadtime settings, and work c entre structures. \n\u2022 Ensure that in house manufacturing lead times accurately reflect operational capability. \n\u2022 Identify and correct transactional errors to maintain clean planning and execution signals. \n\u2022 Collaborate with Quality and Materials functions to maintain BOM accuracy, component alignment, and part availability.\n\n \n \n\n\n## Skills:\n\nQualifications \u0026 Experience \n\u2022 Experience in production control, scheduling, or shop floor coordination. \n\u2022 Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems and production workflows. \n\u2022 Ability to manage constraints, adjust schedules rapidly, and collaborate across functions. \n\u2022 Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and data accuracy.\n\nThe successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process. \n \nWe 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. \n