What are the responsibilities and job description for the Master Production Scheduler position at CentroMotion?
Description
The Master Scheduler will balance demand, capacity and supplies to ensure efficient and effective operation of the assigned department or facility. The Master Scheduler is a core participant of the monthly Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) process and works with the commercial team and demand planner to align on the demand plan as a key input to the master scheduling process. The Master Scheduler creates the rolling master schedule and works with the production planning team to align production planners and master schedule execution.
Requirements
The Master Scheduler will balance demand, capacity and supplies to ensure efficient and effective operation of the assigned department or facility. The Master Scheduler is a core participant of the monthly Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) process and works with the commercial team and demand planner to align on the demand plan as a key input to the master scheduling process. The Master Scheduler creates the rolling master schedule and works with the production planning team to align production planners and master schedule execution.
Requirements
- Creation of weekly rolling master schedule; coordinates availability of raw materials, supplies, equipment, and staff as needed to meet delivery dates. Aligns master schedule quantities with monthly SIOP plan.
- Execute rough cut capacity planning to analyze the proposed demand plan and develop production schedules which most effectively match commercial requirements with plant capabilities, while meeting overall business requirements and plans.
- Review proposed schedule changes and recommend acceptance, rejection, or alternatives consistent with business requirements, plant capabilities, cost, staffing constraints and business requirements.
- Review customer orders and ensure orders have been created in accordance to lead time and minimum lot size parameters.
- Attend customer meetings as required to support commercial/customer service teams providing delivery dates and capabilities.
- Develop and maintain the tools as needed to determine the impact of proposed schedule changes on plant load.
- Identify and report on gaps between established capacities, inventory, and demand.
- Monitor production attainment and review with plant management team.
- Identify opportunities for inventory days on hand reduction.
- Review potential raw material / component shortages withe the buyer planning team and adjust master schedule accordingly.
- Participate in and support monthly SIOP process.
- Monitor MRP Exception Messages.
- Maintain PFEP for make items and finished goods.
- Reconcile inventory discrepancies with Inventory Analyst.
- Supports plant safety rules and safety observation process.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Strong work ethic and strive for continuous improvement.
- Proven ability to work in a shop environment implementing and executing projects and tasks.
- Must possess good verbal and written communication skills and can interact well with all levels within the organization.
- Experience with Sales Inventory and Operations Planning process.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
- Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
- Understanding of warehouse / shop floor transactions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; a team player – detail oriented.
- Ability to multi-task/prioritize.
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
- Bachelor’s Degree and/or 5 years’ experience working with Master Scheduling / Production Planning / Customer Service in a Manufacturing Environment.
- APICS CPIM certification or similar is preferred.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage for positions of 30 hours/week.
- Health Savings Account: Benefit from annual employer contributions to your HSA.
- Company-Provided Insurance: We offer life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short-term disability insurance.
- Voluntary Insurance Options: Choose additional coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your children, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) Plan: Take advantage of our 401(k) with matching contributions, fully vested from day one.
- Educational Support: Access tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities to further your education.
- Lifestyle Reimbursement: Receive a $150 Amazon gift card upon completion of your annual physical.
- Wellness Program: Participate in health coaching, monthly webinars, quarterly challenges, and earn gift card incentives for participation and earning points.
- Safe Work Environment: Work in a clean and safe environment.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 14 paid holidays, including a holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s, plus paid vacation available from day one.
- Paid Parental Leave: Take advantage of paid parental leave to support your family.