What are the responsibilities and job description for the Master Production Scheduler position at FORVIA?
FORVIA, a sustainable mobility technology leader
We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.
This position is not eligible now or in the future for Visa sponsorship of any kind.
Your mission, roles and responsibilities
Do you have a passion for planning and scheduling in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Do you want to join a global leader in automotive technology that values your customer focus and analytical skills? If so, you might be the Master Scheduler we are looking for at FORVIA.
As a Master Scheduler, you will fulfil the customer requirements by levelling the activities of the production floor, you will analyze, understand and anticipate the customer needs, ensuring that they are reflected in production activities, analyze customer Mis-deliveries Per Million (MPM) in order to propose improvement action plans: define and optimize data gathering and exchange and ensure data integrity in systems; follow up the achievement of the customer delivery program by managing alerts and following up with the transportation and the delivery of pieces; prepare the Sales & Operations Planning (PIC) monthly to obtain proper volume levels and optimize resources (employees, machines, materials and supplier readiness and capacity); implement and drive the Master Production Schedule (PDP) to ensure a level production plan and make production line provisions for variations of customer’s demand; manage the pool and safety stock levels; and check that the sequencer and procurements are consistent with the PDP. You will be accountable for communicating with the customers, establishing and monitoring the master production schedule, preparing and implementing the sales and operations planning, managing the pool and safety stocks levels, and following up the delivery performance.
You will also collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to optimize the resources and processes, and to anticipate and resolve any issues related to engineering changes or mix changes.
Your profile and competencies to succeed
Minimum education level:
Education: Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business
Professional Experience:
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Master's degree in Engineering preferred
Fluent in English
Skills and competencies:
Strong analytical and problem solving-skills required.
Excellent interpersonal including diplomacy, communication, organizational, and administrative skills are essential.
Ability to regularly interface with customers.
Leadership Competencies
Leading Change
Managers Ambiguity
Customer Focus
Drives Results
Developing People
Physical Requirements
Exposed to heat in the summer and cold in the winter.
Job involves lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, ear protection, and safety anti-cut sleeves required in production area due to physical hazards from moving equipment, machine parts, and product.