MASTER SCHEDULER (DPM)

About the role

The Master Scheduler is responsible for reviewing customer requirements, entering and scheduling orders, and monitoring the overall status of the shop to report to relevant departments.

Responsibilities

• Run reports in the operating system to track production metrics and workload.
• Provide data and capacity vs. forecast suggestions to the Operations Manager.
• Review internal and customer requirements in the operating system.
• Create new jobs to meet internal and customer requirements.
• Schedule new jobs and reschedule existing jobs based on demand and forecast.
• Maintain minimum, maximum, and re-order points for forecasted parts quarterly.
• Provide acknowledgments for customer purchase orders (POs).
• Assign material requirements and dates for purchasing.
• Resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Update and maintain shop floor dispatch.
• Communicate late routings and provide late estimates.
• Host the daily production meeting.
• Follow verbal instructions and internal procedures.
• Maintain high aesthetic standards for manufactured parts and the internal environment.
• Clean and maintain the cleanliness of the work area.
• Maintain constant communication with the Supervisor about job progress.
• Ensure regular and reliable attendance.

Requirements

• Successfully complete a criminal background check.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Flexibility to work overtime or extended hours as business needs dictate.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Scheduling role for a related industry.
• Knowledge of supply chains in a related industry.
• Knowledge of manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Material Planning systems.
• Knowledge of JobBoss operating system (a plus).
• Knowledge of the purchasing process (a plus).
• Knowledge of machining (a plus).
• Experience and proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Associate’s degree in a related discipline is strongly preferred.