MASTER SCHEDULER 

 

SUMMARY

 

The Master Scheduler coordinates and prioritize the activity of the Production Planning team for the site, in order to maximize both customer service and shop floor productivity while maintaining inventory at the agreed upon requirements. The Master Scheduler is responsible for the proper communication of the production plan to the production teams. Establishes in coordination with the production teams the capacity plan and forecast for review during the SIOP process.

 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation for disabilities may be made for one or more of the following:

 

• Develops and implements production control monitoring tools and capacity analysis tools.

 

• Determines and communicates lead time to the sales department and make sure that all tools (ERP) are fully updated.

 

• Responsible for Production throughput monitoring activities in all factories.

 

• Responsible for the creation, maintenance and integrity of the product lines fields in the ERP system

 

• Manage his/her team of Production Planners to optimize both customer service and shop floor productivity while maintaining the various stocks at a reasonable level.
  
  
• Establish in coordination with the production teams the capacity plan and forecast for review during the SIOP process.
  
  
• Determine and communicate lead times to all relevant parties
  
  
• Identify capacity overloads to appropriate manufacturing managers and supervisors based on expected demands.

 

• Prepare master schedules based on inputs from sales force, customers and sales history that will meet expected demand levels and conform to available capacity and manpower.

 

• Ensures that customer backlog is analyzed for part groupings and balance against delivery requirements.

 

• Provides output analysis of key production monitors.

 

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within manufacturing production planning field.

 

• Interact with all levels of employees including but not limited to shop floor, Supervisors, Sales Team, General Managers, Process Engineers, Project Engineers, Customers, and Purchasing on a regular basis.

 

• Provide training to production planners on ERP system.

 

• Provide delivery quotes as requested by Logistics Coordinators.

 

• Monitor ERP runs and assist Logistics Coordinators with resolution of customer fulfillment.

 

• Communicate adjustments in demand to the organization and ensure appropriate level of urgency is recognized.

 

• Maintain MPS to reflect best data available in regard to forecast, lead times, safety stock and deliveries that consider both customer service and inventory goals.

 

• Analyze customer requirements and take prompt, appropriate action and elevates issues to Director of Logistics as necessary

 

• Performs ad hoc tasks and analysis.

 

• Interviewing, evaluating, hiring, training, motivating, supervising, and disciplining all assigned personnel under general supervision.

 

• Responsible for the supporting and implementing company safety programs for assigned departments.

 

• Performs personnel functions; Coaches for improved performance, identifies/develops high potential employees, conducts performance evaluations, disciplinary action and recommends compensation increases within company guidelines.

 

• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

 

• Maintaining a working knowledge of ISO policies, procedures, and directives.

 

• Ensure all people placed under assigned area of responsibility, or all persons who may be affected by equipment or processes placed under their responsibility are complying with the rules and regulations set forth by Federal, Local and State government, and LISI Aerospace policies, procedures and plans.

 

• Responsible for attending all training provided and for adhering to all HSE procedures, policies, and plans, conforming to reporting requirements and safe operating procedures at all times.

 

• All employees are required to bring any known or suspected nonconformance for all company procedures or legal requirements to management’s attention immediately.

 

• Continually seek opportunities to improve our HSE performance by establishing objectives and targets, measuring progress, and reporting our results.

 

• Other duties as assigned.

 

 

Ways of working, Experience, and Behaviors

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

 

• Forecasting - Utilize forecasting techniques including but not limited to exponential smoothing, regression, multiple regression, and mixed models.

 

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses experience to complement data; understands the work flows and procedures.

 

• Technical Skills – Technical skills in manufacturing production control and methods including scheduling flow, capacity and output analysis, proficient in company established spreadsheet programs.

 

• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens intently to others and seeks clarification; Provides clear and pleasant responses to inquires regardless of the situation; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

 

• Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Places success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of team members.

 

• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals. Work to develop customer relationships through collaboration, respect, professionalism, trust and integrity. Works under limited supervision with a wide degree of creativity and latitude is required.

 

• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.

 

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

 

• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities of self and others; Uses time efficiently; Plans for resources in a creative way only adding cost as absolutely necessary; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

 

• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

                                                                                                                                                           

 

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 

Education and/or Experience

 

• B.S. Degree in Business, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering.
• APICS or ISM certification is a plus.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Working experience of manufacturing environment procedures.
• Working knowledge of relevant engineering standards is a plus.

 

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

 

Mathematical Skills                                                                                                                         

Ability to perform strong affinity for mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Advance comprehensive concepts of calculating fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

 

Reasoning Ability                                                                                                                            

Ability to define problems collects data, abstract, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract concrete variables.

 

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have advanced knowledge of MS Office, Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Access, Intermediate VBA language.

 

Certificates, licenses, registrations

Not sure this is necessary

 

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND ,SAFETY

 

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 frequently required to stand, walk and sit for extended periods of time; requires eye-hand coordination, use hands hand movement and manual dexterity use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, listen and speak. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up bend, reach to shoulder level and lift, carrying, pushing and/or pulling to 15 pounds.   Normal/average eye vision abilities and hearing level within normal/average range preferred.

 

 

 

 

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. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/loud.

 

Safety and Environmental 

The responsibilities of the position include compliance with company and governmental safety, environmental and hazardous materials regulations and procedures. Employee will be required to wear personal safety equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, or proper footwear PPE in specified areas.

 

 

• Participate in the development and promotion of the HSE culture
• Be exemplary in terms of health, safety and the environment, in particular by:
• Respecting and ensuring respect for the instructions and rules established in the field of health, safety and the environment (in particular the LISI golden rules)
• Immediately correcting, whenever possible, or reporting to his or her superiors and/or the HSE department, any malfunction or risky situation in the fields of health, safety and environmental protection
• Implementing preventive actions to reduce the environmental footprint and control health and safety risks
• Participate, upon request, in analyses (of risks, incidents) and HSE working groups related to his/her professional scope
• Be familiar with the main health and safety risks and the main environmental impacts relating to the scope of his/her work
• Be familiar with the site's HSE policy and objectives
• To be able to make proposals for improving working conditions and limiting environmental impact

BENEFITS

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Paid Sick and Vacation Time

Alternative Work Schedules

Pay Range:  $88,000 - $130,000, Exempt