Master Production Scheduler (H/F) - NORTHWEST AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Summary of Duties

• Develop, maintain, analyze, and coordinate the master production schedule for facility production
• Responsible for reviewing requirements for production's master schedule (12 weeks out) and reviewing current forecast for corresponding items
• Maintain and execute the master production schedule to meet customer expectations and performance goals
• Responsible for ensuring alignment between customer's forecast/sales orders and master schedule
• Cook up and execute coordination with various departments to facilitate on-time production and deliveries
• Cook up and execute coordination with production staff and/or relevant stakeholders for any changes to schedule
• In coordination with S&OP, analyze capacity needs to develop realistic manufacturing schedules and project future capacity constraints
• Continuously update the project schedule based on changes in the master production schedule, engineering activities, and material updates
• Gathers daily progress information and complies reports concerning status of work and downtime due to failures of machines and equipment to apprise project management personnel of productions delays
• Works with the production staff to expedite operations that may delay projects or alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions
• In coordination with S&OP, ensure factory is level-loaded based on forecasted workload
• In coordination with S&OP, ensure the maximization of resources for the production facility - capacity, materials, and labor
• Ensures that master schedule reporting is on time and accurate
• Maintains schedule adherence and weekly shipments as well as production efficiency analyzing standard hours vs. actual hours expended
• Obtains information from planning regarding shortages in existing backlogs and advises management when on-time order deliver is in jeopardy
• Evaluate impact of "what-if" scenarios on manufacturing performance
• Inputs data in to various systems and creates/prepares reports for production planning or customer meetings
• Drives operational excellence and provides Supply Chain expertise to other functional areas
• Must be organized and possess time management skills and be able to adapt to priority changes
• Regularly provides master schedule updates to relevant stakeholders
• Reviews shortages in existing backlogs and advises management when on-time order delivery is in jeopardy
• Works with Production supervisor on a daily basis to monitor status and scheduling in order to obtain on-time delivery of products
• Will coordinate with production any changes to schedules
• Works with Development Planning group in order to support any required actions related to new Engineering Drawings or any Design Changes
• Inputs data into various systems and creates/prepares reports for production planning or customer meetings
• Mentors and supports planners in any inquiry
• Drives operational excellence and provides Supply Chain expertise to other functional areas
• Demonstrates leadership and business acumen in actions, interactions and decisions
• Must be organized and possess time management skills and skills to adapt to priority changes
• Attends and actively participates in departmental meetings in a positive manner
• Works in additional projects assigned by Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

5 years of experience in production planning in an aerospace, automotive or mechanical manufacturing environment with the ability to lead & influence others.

Computer Skill

• Advanced knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Working Conditions

• Does require fluent communication in English language
• Protracted or irregular hours may be required