MASTER SCHEDULER

About the role

Assures production is scheduled accurately to achieve 100% on time delivery with minimal inventory. Responsible for production scheduling to make the most efficient use of time and resources. Determines what parts to produce and when, decides which products to build, and identifies the machines or production lines that will produce them. Keeps track of production numbers and anticipates problems that could affect the schedule.

Responsibilities

• Schedule daily production and maintain manufacturing orders for assigned department(s).
• Create and maintain MAPICS/SAP Manufacturing Orders.
• Verify daily completions for accuracy.
• Interact with other operations personnel for current and future customer demand.
• Communicate and adhere with top management and workers on company policy and procedures.
• Define, plan, and promote activities including complex processes; direct the process and its evolution.
• Advise process specifications for multiple areas; define and coordinate specifications for the process.
• Act as technical leader of scheduling processes and mentor/role model for Scheduler 3.
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to all levels of the company and customers.
• Advanced skill level in MS Excel/Word/Outlook including ability to manipulate functions, charts, and pivot tables; program complex queries and macros; develop simple programs.
• Expertise in MAPICS/SAP preferred.
• Expert in multiple processes; recognized expert in technical disciplines within the processes.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Critical thinking and problem solving: inductive and deductive reasoning, analysis and interpretation to generate possible solutions and responses to problems.
• Ability to represent the team in cross-functional activities; apply good judgment, strong work ethic, and integrity on the job.

Experience

• 8 plus years as a Planner/Scheduler.

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent related work experience required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• APICS Certification preferred.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Some lifting (up to 20 lbs.).
• Long hours on a computer keyboard.
• Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking.

Reports To: Manager or Supervisor, Scheduling / Director, Materials