Master Scheduler

The client will implement an updated Enterprise Resource Planning system. As a Workstream Lead - Master Scheduler you will be part of the team that controls and manages all aspects of scheduling in a JIT manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for day to day releasing of production orders and scheduling of different equipment based on customer needs in the ERP system.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management and Logistics or a closely related field or equivalent work experience in multiple areas

• Collaborates with plant support personnel to understand manufacturing processes, production lines, customers, customer requirements, capacity limits and EDI transactions.

• Ability to learn and document plant processes and recommend how they could be improved or automated.

• Ability to train end users of varied positions and levels of technical ability.

• Understanding of how schedule changes will impact the end user(s)

• Ability to professionally manage multiple production lines and customers.

• Excellent analytical skills / ability to make decisions based on data.

• Experience with JIT and enterprise systems, particularly with: (JIT – Just in Time: production strategy aimed at reducing waste and improving efficiency by producing goods only as they are needed, rather than in advance)

• Production Planning & Master Scheduling

• Capacity planning

• Forecasting

• Ok Wearing a uniform! – Provided for them

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of QAD is a plus

• Fluency in English, and Spanish