Master Production Scheduler
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Key details
- Location
- Fort Worth, TX, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 8–10 yrs
- Function
- Administrative
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 1w ago
Skills
customer serviceerpmicrosoft officeoracleproduction plannings&opwms
About the role
Summary of Responsibilitie
Job Summary
Develops and implements master production schedules based on customer shipping schedules/forecasts as reflected in the company ERP system, ensuring maximum utilization of available production capacity and providing prioritization of customer delivery requirements. Coordinates efforts with related functions of material and production planning and sales and marketing areas to provide schedules for the timely, efficient, and cost effective manufacture of quality products.
Responsibilities and Task
Prepare detailed production schedules in the ERP system for assigned product lines, and monitor their status, up through delivery to customers, ensuring the maximized utilization of production capacity (both labor and equipment)
Participate in the development of material procurement and production build plans in support of the master schedules utilizing the ERP system
Develop, enter, and maintain approved forecasts in the ERP system in accordance with customer forecasted demand and/or internal company-generated forecasts
Maintain the Master Delivery Schedule and associated Master Production Schedule in the ERP system using the orders, production schedules, and forecasts that are loaded
Participate in Configuration Control Board activity, review proposed engineering changes, provide information regarding Work In Process (WIP) status and suggest changes to the manufacturing floor as required
Coordinate the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, inventory, production and engineering
Prepare and distribute required daily/weekly/monthly reports and communicate status during required meetings.
Attend meetings with customers and/or suppliers as applicable
Lead cross functional meetings regarding schedule and delivery as required
Interface with manufacturing supervision to include regularly scheduled production meetings: furnish material status, address schedule concerns, establish manufacturing priorities, review open backlog, discuss pending changes, and obtain committed delivery dates.
Monitor and update changes to production plans and master schedules, to include the maintenance of product forecasts if applicable
Update and maintain item data, order modifiers, and planning parameters in Oracle
Communicate with Customer Service and Project/Product teams regarding production status and potential impact or changes to committed customer deliveries, updating the scheduled delivery dates on open sales orders as required
Provide guidance and/or direction to less senior planning personnel as required, to include direct supervisory responsibilities as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge (Education/License/Certification, Prior Experience)
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or technical discipline or equivalent
8-10 years of experience in a master scheduling or planning role in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a regulated industry
Professional Certification (e.g. CPIM, CSCP) preferred
Experience with ERP/WMS systems required, Oracle strongly preferred
Experience working with forecasts
Experience with the Sales and Operations Planning process
Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite - Excel in particular.
Attention to detail and accuracy in day-to-day responsibilities
Excellent communication skills - written & verbal
Ability to multitask and manage projects in a fast-paced environment
Ability to analyze and define problems and resolve them in a timely manner.
Ability to respond appropriately in pressure situations
Travel/Physical Requirements
Work in area that is mechanically heated and cooled. Some exposure to elements of weather when traveling and / or commuting between buildings.
Exposed to typical factory conditions such as: engine noise, riveting dust and chemical fumes; none of which to the extent of being intolerable. Hearing, vision and breathing protection provided in appropriate areas.
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Job Summary
Develops and implements master production schedules based on customer shipping schedules/forecasts as reflected in the company ERP system, ensuring maximum utilization of available production capacity and providing prioritization of customer delivery requirements. Coordinates efforts with related functions of material and production planning and sales and marketing areas to provide schedules for the timely, efficient, and cost effective manufacture of quality products.
Responsibilities and Task
Prepare detailed production schedules in the ERP system for assigned product lines, and monitor their status, up through delivery to customers, ensuring the maximized utilization of production capacity (both labor and equipment)
Participate in the development of material procurement and production build plans in support of the master schedules utilizing the ERP system
Develop, enter, and maintain approved forecasts in the ERP system in accordance with customer forecasted demand and/or internal company-generated forecasts
Maintain the Master Delivery Schedule and associated Master Production Schedule in the ERP system using the orders, production schedules, and forecasts that are loaded
Participate in Configuration Control Board activity, review proposed engineering changes, provide information regarding Work In Process (WIP) status and suggest changes to the manufacturing floor as required
Coordinate the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, inventory, production and engineering
Prepare and distribute required daily/weekly/monthly reports and communicate status during required meetings.
Attend meetings with customers and/or suppliers as applicable
Lead cross functional meetings regarding schedule and delivery as required
Interface with manufacturing supervision to include regularly scheduled production meetings: furnish material status, address schedule concerns, establish manufacturing priorities, review open backlog, discuss pending changes, and obtain committed delivery dates.
Monitor and update changes to production plans and master schedules, to include the maintenance of product forecasts if applicable
Update and maintain item data, order modifiers, and planning parameters in Oracle
Communicate with Customer Service and Project/Product teams regarding production status and potential impact or changes to committed customer deliveries, updating the scheduled delivery dates on open sales orders as required
Provide guidance and/or direction to less senior planning personnel as required, to include direct supervisory responsibilities as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge (Education/License/Certification, Prior Experience)
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or technical discipline or equivalent
8-10 years of experience in a master scheduling or planning role in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a regulated industry
Professional Certification (e.g. CPIM, CSCP) preferred
Experience with ERP/WMS systems required, Oracle strongly preferred
Experience working with forecasts
Experience with the Sales and Operations Planning process
Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite - Excel in particular.
Attention to detail and accuracy in day-to-day responsibilities
Excellent communication skills - written & verbal
Ability to multitask and manage projects in a fast-paced environment
Ability to analyze and define problems and resolve them in a timely manner.
Ability to respond appropriately in pressure situations
Travel/Physical Requirements
Work in area that is mechanically heated and cooled. Some exposure to elements of weather when traveling and / or commuting between buildings.
Exposed to typical factory conditions such as: engine noise, riveting dust and chemical fumes; none of which to the extent of being intolerable. Hearing, vision and breathing protection provided in appropriate areas.
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