Master Scheduler - PSD

Job Summary: The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing production schedules to meet customer demand, while optimizing resource utilization and minimizing costs.

This role requires strong customer-focused analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities: * Create and maintain accurate production schedules, considering customer demand, inventory levels, and resource availability.

* Analyze production capacity, equipment availability, and labor resources to ensure efficient use of resources.

* Prioritize production orders based on customer demand, lead times, and inventory levels.

* Work closely with production team members, including order engineering, supervisors, leads, operators, and external process partners to ensure effective communication and execution of production schedules.

* Monitor and manage inventory levels, including raw materials, vendor components, work-in-progress, and finished goods.

* Identify potential production risks, such as equipment downtime or material shortages, and develop contingency plans to minimize disruptions.

* Utilize scheduling software and other tools to manage production schedules, track progress, and analyze performance.

* Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time to manufacture/delivery, and production efficiency, and provide regular reports to management.

* Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.

* Communicates schedule changes to sales as soon as they become necessary.

* Maintains and communicates product lead-times to Sales and Marketing * Work closely with Design engineering and purchasing to support phasing in and out of products as required.

Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree.

* Minimum 5 years of experience in production environment in production control, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or purchasing.

* Proven experience with scheduling software and other manufacturing planning tools.

* Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and facilitation.

* Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong verbal and written communication skills.

* Strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office * Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while working in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering.

* Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) certification.

* Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, specifically Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

* Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts and tools as they relate to production scheduling and materials management.

* Expert knowledge with Microsoft Excel.

* Previous experience in production planning in a Make-To-Order manufacturing environment (job shop)