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Description

The Master Scheduler/Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing production schedules in a high mix, low volume manufacturing environment. This role ensures efficient resource utilization, timely order fulfillment, and alignment with customer requirements. The Scheduler/Planner collaborates cross-functionally to balance demand, capacity, and inventory, leveraging Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) for planning and execution. Exemplifies effective communication and supports change management by identifying and communicating insights and potential upstream/downstream impacts to scheduling changes and updates.

For this position, applicants must have prior experience within a manufacturing environment. And all applicants must be able to work in the US without Visa sponsorship.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

Production Scheduling & Planning

• Develop and maintain master production schedules to meet customer demand and business objectives.
• Analyze demand forecasts, inventory levels, and capacity constraints to optimize scheduling.
• Adjust schedules in response to changes in demand, supply disruptions, or engineering changes, and coordinate these changes with Commercial Operations and Sales.
• Coordinate with procurement, manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to ensure schedule feasibility and execution.

High Mix, Low Volume Manufacturing

• Manage scheduling complexities inherent to high mix, low volume production environments.
• Ensure efficient sequencing of jobs to minimize setup times and maximize throughput.
• Monitor and report on schedule adherence, identifying and resolving bottlenecks.

Backlog Management

• Monitor and manage production backlog, ensuring timely resolution of delayed orders and prioritization of critical items.
• Communicate backlog status and recovery plans to stakeholders.

ERP System Management (D365)

• Utilize Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) for scheduling, planning, and production tracking.
• Configure and maintain D365 parameters related to scheduling, production, and inventory management.
• Maintain accurate data in D365 related to work orders, routings, BOMs, and inventory.
• Support integration of scheduling data with other business systems and platforms.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with operations, supply chain, engineering, commercial operations, and Sales to align schedules with business priorities and customer commitments.
• Provide training and support to end-users on scheduling best practices and D365 functionality.

Reporting and Analysis

• Generate reports and dashboards to monitor schedule performance, capacity utilization, backlog status, and order fulfillment.
• Analyze scheduling trends and provide insights to support continuous improvement.
• Identify areas for process-driven improvements and efficiencies.

Project Management

• Participate in ERP implementation or upgrade projects related to scheduling and planning.
• Collaborate with IT and project teams to ensure scheduling requirements are met.
• Manage data migration and integration activities during system transitions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in Planning in high mix, low volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles such as one-piece flow, pull systems, kanban's and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) or similar ERP systems, including parameter configuration.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong influential and facilitation skills to collaborate across various teams and process areas.
• Self-driven and eager to learn.
• Trusted to do the right thing.
• Discipline in process execution.
• Process-oriented, with experience in cross-functional/end-to-end process mapping.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques (e.g., Excel, Power BI).