Master Scheduler Manager - DIRECT HIRE

Master Scheduler Manager

General Purpose: Master Scheduler Manager is a key position that is responsible for scheduling manufacturing operations to meet customer contractual requirements. Must be able to organize complex schedules, direct material planning and material flow. This position interfaces cross functionally to all other functions and works closely with finance.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Plans and prepares production schedules for manufacture of aerospace, defense industrial and commercial products: Draws up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
• Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements.
• Schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Plans sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production workers.
• Prepares reports detailing anticipated production goals
• Perform time studies of product lines.
• Communicate with production supervisors and managers on schedule status.
• Develop plans for streamlining processes.
• Converts high-level schedule into detail schedules, material requirements lists, and production plans for work centers.
• Issues work instructions to manufacturing team
• Expedites daily work through the manufacturing centers in a highly dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Analyzes capacity with Manufacturing management
• Advises management of production status and potential problems to ensure labor, tools, equipment, and services are provided as needed.
• Coordinates with other internal departments to expedite the movement of parts.
• Works with Engineering to develop tools and procedures to maximize facility and equipment utilization.
• Identifies methods to ensure products meet Master Schedule requirements
• Hands-on shop floor

Education and Experience:

• BS degree preferred and/or equivalent education, certifications
• 5-7 years minimum in a Master scheduling or equivalent
• Scheduling experience in a manufacturing aerospace environment is preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of Scheduling experience to drive the manufacturing process.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing, procurement, quality basics, engineering flows, and reading prints.
• Experience with creating production schedules and loading into ERP system in a machining manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience modifying production schedules for increased efficiency.
• Experience tracking, reporting and presenting status.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with leaders, peers, and others as required.
• Computer knowledge – Microsoft Office including Excel, MS Project (preferred) as well as the Internet Production Scheduling.
• ERP Systems.
• Capacity planning, (level loading, Kanban, etc.)
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Demonstrated abilities to organize with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. person per ITAR (22 CFR 120.15)