Master Scheduler
Business Need / Purpose of Role
Evaluation and execution of the approved production plan presented by Sales and Operation Planning. Planning, scheduling and supporting duties in order to support the production plan and inventory control programs of the Company. Coordinate the daily planning department and scheduling of the Job operation under customer orders. Identifying completion dates for purchasing, production planning, Machine Shop, Fabrication Shop, Inventory Control, Assembly, Coating, Testing and Shipping based on material evaluation, capacity planning and Customer requested delivery dates. Create a master schedule that levels work being released to manufacturing and at the same time satisfies customer demand.
Objectives & Measurement - Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate and fully execute the approved production plans presented by Sales and Operations Planning.
- Focus on specific manufacturing sources and supports for the overall Sales and Operations Planning process.
- Execute the plans to meet customer required date.
- Coordinate and work with all involved departments and external customers to exceed the company, departmental, and client's goals and objectives.
- Develop production plans and scheduling.
- Monitor production schedule performance, define any variances and take corrective action to prevent future occurrences.
- Develop relevant performance metrics, monitor performance and issue monthly reports.
- Maintains reports to reflect scheduling methods, support performance and process procedures
- Create and maintain a valid master schedule for material and capacity by effectively scheduling the supply and demand for product.
- Create a valid master schedule in which priority due dates are equal to need dates and planned capacity equals required capacity.
Job Knowledge / Education and Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or related field plus 5 years of production planning/scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment with a minimum of 3 years previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint at an intermediate level.