What are the responsibilities and job description for the Master Scheduler position at Sigmatech?
Job Description
We are currently seeking a Master Scheduler who will be responsible for developing and maintaining schedules that optimize production or operational workflows. Core duties include:
We are currently seeking a Master Scheduler who will be responsible for developing and maintaining schedules that optimize production or operational workflows. Core duties include:
- Planning and Scheduling: Design production plans, coordinate manufacturing or operational processes, and ensure resources (materials, equipment, personnel) are available when needed.
- Coordination Across Departments: Work closely with production, purchasing, logistics, and project management teams to forecast demand, manage inventory, facility infrastructure, system availability and align schedules with business goals.
- Monitoring and Reporting: Maintain accurate reporting systems, track progress, update schedules, and generate performance reports to identify trends and potential issues.
- Process Improvement: Analyze scheduling systems, refine processes, and implement solutions to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Work hand-in-hand with other employees to make sure that all issues that are related to scheduling are properly handled and resolved
- Work closely with stakeholders to make sure that the stakeholders' needs are adequately met in a timely manner
- Rectify and/or reconcile differences and inaccuracies that have to multiple activities being tracked
- Make sure schedules are given to stakeholders in a timely fashion
- Monitor the development of all master schedules and report on status as needed
- Active Secret clearance is required
- Must have a Bachelor's degree in business administration or any other field related to Defense Acquisition
- A minimum of 3 years working experience in a similar position
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to relate respectfully, cordially, and freely with people (customers, employees, and vendors inclusive)
- Must exhibit a high level of flexibility and an ability to multi-task at all times
- Must be able to work with little or no supervision
- Must possess good reasoning and problem-solving abilities
- Must have good time management ability so as to be able to meet up with orders and schedules
- Proficient use of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project
- Ability to demonstrate the following core values: integrity, high expectations, commitment, respect, and dedication to teamwork
- Must be able to work in a team environment cordially and effectively, as well as having the ability to lead a team if required to