What are the responsibilities and job description for the Master Scheduler position at GNS North America, Inc.?
**Unsolicited resumes or outreach from staffing agencies and recruiters will not be accepted.
Who We Are
GNS North America | Established 2009
We deliver advanced metalworking solutions for automotive and industrial clients, specializing in stamping, welding, laser cutting, and assembly. Our in-house tool & die capabilities provide full design, simulation, and build services for complex projects.
Stamping
- Hot and conventional stamping (100–800 tons)
- Automotive & industrial metals
- Multi-location facilities for high-volume production
Laser Cutting
- Multi-axis laser systems for prototyping & production
- Flat and 3D part cutting, trimming, and hole piercing
- Versatile with various metals and thicknesses
Welding & Assembly
- Spot welding for Ultra High Strength Steel & press-hardened parts
- Highly automated robotic cells for precision and efficiency
- Focused on quality, speed, and cost reduction
Position Overview
GNS North America is seeking a highly organized and analytical Master Scheduler to support our Canton manufacturing operations, specializing in hot stamping, laser, weld, and assembly processes. This role is critical in aligning production schedules with customer demand, material availability, and plant capacity to ensure on-time delivery and operational efficiency.
The Master Scheduler will serve as a key link between the plant, warehouse and customer requirements driving execution and continuous improvement within a fast-paced automotive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the master production schedule based on customer releases, forecasts, and plant capacity
- Coordinate daily and weekly production plans across hot stamping, laser, weld, and downstream operations
- Analyze demand variability, capacity constraints, and material availability to proactively adjust schedules
- Collaborate with materials, production, maintenance and quality teams to ensure smooth workflow and minimal disruption
- Monitor and report on key metrics such as:
- Schedule attainment
- On-time delivery (OTD)
- Inventory levels and turns
- Lead production scheduling meetings and communicate changes effectively across departments
- Work within ERP/MES systems (experience with **Plex Systems preferred) to manage scheduling, inventory, and reporting
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance scheduling accuracy and plant performance
- Support launch activities, engineering changes, and customer demand fluctuations
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3 years of scheduling/planning experience in automotive manufacturing
- Experience in hot stamping, metal forming, or high-volume production environments strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of: Capacity planning, Production flow and constraints, Inventory management principles
- Advanced skills in Excel and ERP systems (Plex experience a plus)
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
GNS North America is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
**Unsolicited resumes or outreach from staffing agencies and recruiters will not be accepted.