Master Production Scheduler & Operations Lead

Flint Hills Resources; Tijuana; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Companies seeks a Planning Manager to develop and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) ensuring on-time deliveries and efficient inventory usage. You will align demand, capacity, and materials across functions to support business goals.

The role requires leadership experience, strong planning systems knowledge, and a focus on continuous improvement in a high-volume environment. English fluency is essential, with collaboration across teams globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics or Related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in Maquiladoras in Production Planning, Material Planning, Demand Planning.
• 2–3 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Excellent use of Office (Word, Excel, Power BI etc).
• Teamwork and customer service oriented with strong conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of Glovia and/or Intelex system.
• Fluency in English (80%–90%).

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Balance customer demand with available manufacturing capacity.
• Coordinate production scheduling considering capacity, material availability, and business priorities.
• Monitor and adjust production plans based on demand fluctuations and constraints.
• Ensure schedules support customer delivery commitments and business objectives.
• Analyze forecasts and demand requirements.
• Participate in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP).
• Identify demand changes and develop mitigation plans.
• Maintain communication with internal and external customers regarding changes.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Materials, and Warehouse teams to ensure material availability.
• Monitor critical components and supply chain risks.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing excess/obsolete inventory.
• Support inventory reduction initiatives without impacting customer commitments.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Support customer, certification, and regulatory audits.

Skills

Leadership experience

Teamwork

Customer service

Conflict resolution

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Office suite (Word, Excel, Power BI)

Glovia

Intelex

Job description

Koch Companies seeks a Planning Manager to develop and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) ensuring on-time deliveries and efficient inventory usage. You will align demand, capacity, and materials across functions to support business goals.

The role requires leadership experience, strong planning systems knowledge, and a focus on continuous improvement in a high-volume environment. English fluency is essential, with collaboration across teams globally.