Operational Scheduler

About the role

Great manufacturing starts with smart, responsive planning. As an Operational Scheduler you will create and maintain production schedules that help teams deliver manufacturing activities smoothly and efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Create feasible production schedules based on material availability, capacity, operational priorities and customer requirements.
• Optimize order sequencing within the planning time fence and communicate scheduling updates to relevant teams.
• Coordinate detailed planning across production, quality control, equipment cleaning, validation, qualification and technical activities.
• Monitor daily production activities, anticipate scheduling risks and adjust priorities when unexpected events occur.
• Maintain accurate scheduling master data, manufacturing orders, performance indicators and related reporting.
• Investigate deviations from production schedules and coordinate corrective actions to improve schedule adherence.
• Develop medium- and long-term planning scenarios for production ramp‑ups, campaigns, shutdowns and changing resource needs.
• Analyse workforce, material and technical requirements to support reliable execution of production plans.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice, Health, Safety and Environment requirements and internal manufacturing standards.

Required profile

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to analyse and manage complex planning data.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Power BI and SAP.
• Previous production planning or operational scheduling experience with a strong understanding of planning processes.
• Reliable and resilient, able to remain effective when priorities or production needs change.
• Polite, diplomatic and considerate communicator who collaborates effectively across teams and functions.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Power BI
• SAP

What we offer

• Annual base salary €45,900 – €85,300, determined by gender‑neutral objectives.
• Performance‑based bonus eligibility.
• Competitive benefits including insurance, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs.
• Flexible and hybrid working options where possible.
• Minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.