Master Planner/Scheduler

Company Description

Ulbrich Specialty Wire Products, located in Westminster, South Carolina, is equipped for rolling, drawing, annealing, straightening and precision winding of a variety of round, flat and square wire products. Our “focus factory” (factory within a factory) dedicates managers and engineers along with state of the art equipment to produce and manage industry specific requirements.

Ulbrich is on the technical forefront of the metals industry delivering precision wire products to an increasingly diversified and global marketplace, expanding into the medical, solar, electronics, aerospace, automotive and more industries.

Ulbrich offers technical support and applications engineers who work directly with customers to determine product needs and specifications based upon our customers processes, equipment and specific needs. USWP also houses Ulbrich Solar Technologies, Inc., a world leader in the manufacture of tinned plated copper, silver plated copper and aluminum flat wire (PV Ribbon) for the solar industry.

Ulbrich Specialty Wire Products is a part of the Ulbrich Wire Group which custom engineers precision wire products including: Fine Wire, Round Wire, Flat Wire, Plated Wire, Shaped Wire Profiles and PV Ribbon products. The Ulbrich Wire Group of companies are divisions of Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc. Our wire facilities have over 40 years of experience producing thousands of unique shapes and sizes for many markets. The Ulbrich Wire Group works together to bring a wide range of capabilities and leadership to the industry all across the globe.

Job Description

The Master Planner & Scheduler will be responsible for establishing and executing a Master Plan and a weekly production plan for product lines by converting demand (Forecast, Customer orders, & make-to-stock orders) into a feasible production plan.  This role is critical to ensure that production milestones and KPI’s are met.  This role contributes significantly to the overall success of the manufacturing operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Train as a backup to the manager on key planning areas.
• Develop and maintain the planning and scheduling of production orders to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining timely customer delivery.
• Monitor and report on production progress, operational efficiency, and variances to the planned production schedule.
• Work closely with departments such as production, sales, and inventory management.
• Address production issues, such as equipment downtime or material delays, and adjust schedules to maintain efficiency.
• Generate reports on production progress, machine loads, and scheduling performance for management review.
• Function as backup to other Schedulers when deemed necessary to keep the Material Group proactive.
• Follow all defined safety practices and procedures.
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• An associate or bachelor’s degree in business management or a related field is preferred with a minimum of 4 years of experience. APIC’s or ASCM exposure is a plus.
• Ability to read, write, solve problems, and perform basic math calculations.
• Good computer knowledge that includes Microsoft Office and other database software.
• Experience using ERP or Scheduling systems.
• Knowledge and experience in understanding Capacity Constraints, Finite and Infinite scheduling.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to coordinate with multiple departments and resolve conflicts.

• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple schedules, and adapt to changing production demands.
• Regular attendance at work is required.

Additional Information

Ulbrich offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including an opportunity to earn a bonus. Interested candidates should send a resume (MS Word) including salary requirements to: [email protected].

Ulbrich is an Equal Opportunity Employer.