What are the responsibilities and job description for the Master Scheduler position at CMCO Brasil?
Location:
Menomonee Falls, WI, US, 53051
Requisition ID: 2972
Job Summary/Overview
The Master Scheduler plays a pivotal role in ensuring smooth and timely production processes. This position aligns sales forecasts, production capacity, material availability, and inventory targets to achieve key performance goals, including on-time delivery, inventory turnover, and forecast accuracy. As a central contributor to the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, the Master Scheduler collaborates closely with Operations, Materials, Purchasing, and Customer Service to balance demand and supply, manage constraints, and support overall business objectives.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!
Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.
Nearest Major Market: Waukesha
Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee
Menomonee Falls, WI, US, 53051
Requisition ID: 2972
Job Summary/Overview
The Master Scheduler plays a pivotal role in ensuring smooth and timely production processes. This position aligns sales forecasts, production capacity, material availability, and inventory targets to achieve key performance goals, including on-time delivery, inventory turnover, and forecast accuracy. As a central contributor to the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, the Master Scheduler collaborates closely with Operations, Materials, Purchasing, and Customer Service to balance demand and supply, manage constraints, and support overall business objectives.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the master production schedule based on customer orders, sales forecasts, production, capacity, and material availability.
- Lead and assist the planning team, providing guidance and support.
- Foster a collaborative environment to ensure effective communication and teamwork.
- Maintain optimal inventory levels by collaborating with inventory control teams to minimize excess or obsolete stock while ensuring product availability for customer orders.
- Coordinate with production, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure timely availability of materials and resources.
- Create and maintain a dynamic lead time model based on capacity planning and supply chain fluctuations.
- Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to address any delays or issues.
- Analyze production data and identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains.
- Communicate schedule changes and updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and present regular reports on production status, schedule adherence, and performance metrics.
- Collaborate with the sales and customer service teams to manage customer expectations and delivery timelines.
- Prepare and present regular reports on production schedules, performance metrics, and planning activities.
- Conduct root cause analysis for any scheduling discrepancies and develop action plans to prevent recurrence.
- Actively participate in the monthly S&OP process, providing schedule visibility, capacity insights and risk assessments.
- Proven experience as a Master Scheduler or in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, and inventory management principles.
- Proficiency in scheduling software and ERP systems.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- 5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or a related field.
- CPIM or CSCP preferred.
Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!
Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.
Nearest Major Market: Waukesha
Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee