Master Production Scheduler

Overview

Master Scheduler responsible for scheduling overall Production Operations supporting commitments and forecast for various product lines, including NPD and mature products from RO to delivery. Interfaces with internal and external customers. Responsible for continuous improvement activities and processes related to production scheduling.

• Develop, maintain, analyze, and coordinate the master production schedule for facility production
• Review requirements for production's master schedule (12 weeks out) and review current forecast for corresponding items
• Maintain and execute the master production schedule to meet customer expectations and performance goals
• Ensure alignment between customer forecasts/sales orders and the master schedule
• Coordinate with various departments to facilitate on-time production and deliveries
• Coordinate any changes to schedule with production staff and/or relevant stakeholders
• 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
• Gather daily progress information and compile reports concerning status of work and downtime due to machine or equipment failures to apprise project management of production delays
• Work with 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, maximize resources for the production facility capacity, materials, and labor
• Ensure that master schedule reporting is on time and accurate
• Monitor schedule adherence, weekly shipments, and production efficiency by analyzing standard hours vs. actual hours expended

• 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 and influence others
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of Production Planning & Production Scheduling best practices & principles
• Strong written & verbal business communications abilities; comfortable delivering information to all levels of the organization including senior leadership
• Proven ability to generate complex Integrated Master Schedules in a formal reporting environment using MS Excel or MS Project & other MS Office tools
• Familiarity with a Phase Gate Project Lifecycle review process
• Understanding of the fundamentals of Project Management
• Self-starter with the ability to drive improvement, meet timeliness & objectives

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field
• APICS Certification
• Six Sigma green or black belt
• 8 or more years of experience in production planning in aerospace, automotive or mechanical manufacturing
• Previous program or project management experience
• Previous Supply Chain Experience

• Fluent communication in English
• Protracted or irregular hours may be required