Position and Company Summary

The Master Production Scheduler is responsible for developing the master production plan to satisfy customer demand while carrying minimum effective inventory. They will be responsible for providing the plant with a weekly production plan consistent with the plant capacity and sales forecast.

The Scheduler is responsible for determining the desired inventory levels for raw materials and finished goods including safety stock levels. The sales forecasts, new business opportunities, customer expectations and internal supply constraints will be used to develop production plans, per week, for a rolling three-week period.

Duties and Responsibilities Production Planning

• Create and maintain a rolling 3-week production schedule for designated products. Utilizing production capacity, taking into consideration the sales forecast, historical sales, product availability and new business opportunities when creating the production schedule
• Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay
• Release manufacturing orders to the shop floor; monitor production schedules, expedite the flow of materials and orders through the shop to ensure ship dates are met, including communicating and facilitating issues
• Coordinate contingency plans to achieve delivery promises when important deviations occur or properly adjust due dates in the schedule and inform Customer Service of the changes
• Monitor actual output versus the production plan. Identify gaps and drive solutions, including a metric on production performance to the requested production schedule
• Maintain finished goods inventory at target levels to ensure high service levels

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Review production orders for issues and discrepancies, resolve the issue and correct any documentation or errors
• Continuously improve scheduling processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Additional duties as assigned.

Purchasing

• Optimize inventory management by carefully balancing the appropriate level of supply to allow flexibility, minimize overstock in keeping with our sustainability and financial goals
• Place purchase orders with vendors. Analyze, schedule and expedite material according to ERP requirements. Amends delivery dates as required. Expedite material deliveries where appropriate
• Expedite purchase orders to ensure timely delivery and to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Review long-term forecasts to identify and mitigate possible capacity/material issues and recommend appropriate action
• Maintain critical material information in the ERP system (lead-times, pricing, safety stocks, vendor data)
• Making continuous improvement recommendations that remove waste and add value to our existing processes
• Work closely with the sourcing team on cost savings projects, book volume contracts and negotiate with suppliers.

Essential Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify critical paths, analyze complex data, and make informed decisions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and coordinate with team members and stakeholders
• Exceptional organization and time management skills to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in maintaining and updating schedules
• Ability to work well under pressure, adapt to changing priorities and requirements
• Sound knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures including manufacturing planning, demand and replenishment processes
• Ability to interact effectively with internal and external support groups

Education and Experience

• APICS certified in production and inventory management (CPIM) preferred
• Minimum 5 years' related experience
• Expertise in data analysis, generating reports and metrics in Excel

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.
• Required to be able to walk and/or sit for long periods of time
• Required to use hands to fingers, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or crawl.
• The individual possesses fine hand manipulation (keyboarding) skills.
• May require more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position
• Capable of properly wearing a respirator and other applicable safety equipment, as required for entry or work in the factory or warehouse.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manufacturing and office environment- the temperature will vary from hot to cold, depending on the weather and location.
• Must be able to adapt to the noise level of a manufacturing setting, which is usually moderate to heavy.
• Hands-on engagement with employees, leaders, and internal teams
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as a computer, phone, printer/scanner, and filing cabinets.
• This position requires the candidate to travel between the STC and NOTL locations