Master Scheduler

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is the world’s leading electrical engineering and manufacturing firm specialising in critical power solutions. We promise innovative engineering solutions to all our clients, meeting the most technical requirements with ease, no matter what the challenge.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an experienced Master Scheduler located in Dundalk, Ireland site.

Reporting to the Planning Manager, the Master Scheduler will work with the materials and planning teams in order to ensure on time and efficient deliveries of the final product with zero downtime.

What a typical day looks like:

• Create daily production schedules.

• Supervise that deadlines are met.

• Ensure efficiency in scheduling with CTB (Clear to Build) utilization.

• Liaise between the Material Account Manager and Program Teams on demand management.

• Work closely with production personnel on accountabilities and productivity issues.

• Plan efficient transaction of process with production personnel to ensure zero downtime.

• Ensure smooth transaction of manufacturing process to raw materials.

• Develop strategies and liaise with operational teams on capacity & equipment utilization.

• Work closely with operations to ensure smooth flow from raw material to final goods stage.

• Use knowledge and experience of process flow to provide a useful resource to Materials on ERP and business system issues.

• Provide training to staff members as required.

• Report key metrics as required.

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

• Engineering background who thrives on a demanding and challenging environment

• 2+ years’ experience in general project planning/scheduling within a manufacturing environment

• Ability to run numerous meetings using proper meeting control and reporting tools

• Advanced skill level in excel

• Experience in ERP systems, Infor LN would be hugely advantageous

• Effective communicator on all project levels to senior and middle management

• Proven application of various planning methodologies used across multi-disciplined projects

• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills

• Experienced in successfully managing demanding customers and stakeholders

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;

• Opportunities to learn new skills in a fast-paced industry;

• A competitive salary and benefits package that includes:
  A merit-based annual pay review
  Enhanced annual leave
  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
  Company Pension Scheme
  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 your well-being by access to:
  Employee Assistance Programme through VHI offering free access to qualified counselors and expert advice.
  VHI Private Health Insurance
  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.