Automotive Master Scheduler — JIT Production Lead

Kingfisher Recruiting; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking a Master Scheduler with automotive manufacturing experience to manage scheduling, delivery processes, and BOM maintenance for existing programs and new product launches. You will monitor customer releases and align production lines to ensure uninterrupted material flow under Just-in-time delivery schedules.

The role requires strong MRP/ERP knowledge, excellent time management, and the ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet daily production

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Must have recent experience in an Automotive Manufacturing plant.
• Broad based supply chain management and process development knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership skills.
• PC software skills and Strong MRP/ERP knowledge.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Excellent time management skills and customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Process customer releases and monitor changes to releases.
• Develops production schedules for products in the manufacturing facility.
• Coordinate with customer shipping and delivery schedules.
• Work closely with customers, team leaders, Quality Engineers, Logistics personnel, etc. to determine daily production requirements.
• Support new product/program launches.
• Assist with maintaining Bill of Materials.
• Formalizes sales and operations planning data.
• Monitor material inventories, track progress of production and reviews factors that affect schedules.
• Parameters drive inventory levels with manufacturing unit.
• Lead improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Complies with all Company Safety policies, procedures and rules.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Time management

Customer focus

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MRP/ERP software

Job description

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking a Master Scheduler with automotive manufacturing experience to manage scheduling, delivery processes, and BOM maintenance for existing programs and new product launches. You will monitor customer releases and align production lines to ensure uninterrupted material flow under Just-in-time delivery schedules.

The role requires strong MRP/ERP knowledge, excellent time management, and the ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet daily production