Master Scheduler

Summary

The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing production plans based on customer requirements, material availability and production capacity. The position is responsible for scheduling product flow throughout the assembly process and ensuring timely completion of manufacturing orders.

Responsibilities

• Determine and develop product build schedule and release to production based on requested customer delivery dates, availability of materials, and equipment.
• Review and confirm jobs in the production control system managing the build schedule daily to adjust for changes in customer requirements, delay in receiving materials, availability of production resources etc.
• Advise appropriate team members of changes in the schedule and monitor Engineering Change Requests to ensure implementation requirements are met.
• Assist with developing integrated production and material requirement plans and serve as primary contact with inside sales, manufacturing and logistics.
• Review inventory of materials against present and anticipated sales orders and engaging material buyers when shortfalls are found.
• Participate in daily production planning meetings that include representatives from sales, production, shipping, customer service, engineering, quality, and materials departments escalating all potential scheduling issues to company stakeholders.
• Enhance the current planning model and toolsets, implement additional functionality, and implement appropriate metrics to ensure full accountability throughout the end-to-end process.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations Management, Statistics, Supply Chain, or related field is preferred; may substitute for the degree direct applicable work experience on a year-for-year basis which built competencies and subject matter expertise
• Demonstrated success in production planning, detailed scheduling, replenishment planning, demand planning or materials management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Subject matter expert within a build to order environment, ideally paired with automotive or industrial line planning.
• Experience with Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP) systems, Epicor preferred.
• Effective at driving action through time sensitive communication with a wide array of teams (IT, Production, Accounting, Supply Chain, Engineering)

Preferred Qualifications

• American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) or Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) certification preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Discounted prescription plans
• 401k match
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee assistance program