Lead Master Scheduler (Switching & Fusing) - Leeds, AL

Hubbell Lighting Inc; Leeds (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a Lead Master Scheduler to lead the Production Scheduling team, schedule sales orders, and open work orders for production. The role focuses on designing production plans, coordinating manufacturing processes, ensuring efficient resource use, and collaborating across departments to meet goals.

The position requires strong manufacturing scheduling experience, SAP/MRP knowledge, and leadership of planners.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in manufacturing scheduling/planning.
• Experience leading planners/schedulers is required.
• Strong understanding of SAP/MRP in MM/WM and planning/work order scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Review daily orders and schedule production; manage the TOP line schedule.
• Forecast and planRequirements based on daily needs and backlog.
• Analyze production schedules and adjust CPSDs/SCFDs based on material availability and demand.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to discuss schedule changes and provide monthly KPI updates.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and maintain accurate reporting systems.
• Review SAP master data and recommend changes to meet plant needs.
• Lead and develop the production scheduling team; provide coaching and resolution as needed.
• Perform additional duties assigned by Materials Manager.

Skills

Manufacturing Scheduling

Lead Planner Experience

Forecasting & Capacity Planning

KPI Communication to Leadership

Coaching & Team Development

Customer Constraint Balancing

Education

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Overview

Our growing Switching and Fusing location is looking for a Lead Master Scheduler to join their team! The Lead Master Scheduler will manage the Production Scheduling team along with lead & oversee all activities related to scheduling sales orders and opening work orders for production scheduling. High level responsibilities include designing production plans, coordinating manufacturing process, ensuring efficient use of resources, and collaboratively working with inner and outer departmental team members to achieve common goals for success.

Job Overview

Our growing Switching and Fusing location is looking for a Lead Master Scheduler to join their team! The Lead Master Scheduler will manage the Production Scheduling team along with lead & oversee all activities related to scheduling sales orders and opening work orders for production scheduling. High level responsibilities include designing production plans, coordinating manufacturing process, ensuring efficient use of resources, and collaboratively working with inner and outer departmental team members to achieve common goals for success.

A Day In The Life

• Order Review & Daily Scheduling
  • Perform daily review of new orders and 15 block additions to the TOP line schedule.
  • Review past due orders and exception messages to ensure plans are in place and communication is provided regarding shipment timing.
• Forecasting & Requirements Planning
  • Review and maintain total requirements in the system to generate forecasts based on the required number of switches to build per day.
  • Analyze prior month PSI, current backlog, and shortfalls to safety stock to determine the next month’s forecast.
• Production Schedule Analysis
  • Analyze and recommend changes to CPSDs and SCFDs in response to raw material availability, equipment issues, or fluctuations in customer demand that pose risks to OPSDs or previously committed CPSDs.
  • Review and recommend lead time updates based on demonstrated averages.
• Cross Functional Communication
  • Host meetings with internal and external teams (allocated customers, commercial groups, etc.) to discuss schedule changes.
  • Provide monthly KPI updates and reporting to the Materials Manager, highlighting shortfalls, schedule attainment results, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans.
  • Update and report on the PowerPoint presentation used for PLR (product line review) report outs.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives or meetings related to the 103 report, OREP, Earned Hours, Accountability, Tier II, and related programs to set priorities and resolve conflicts.
  • Maintain reporting systems to ensure documentation is accurate and timely.
• Master Data & System Accuracy
  • Review SAP master data and recommend changes or updates related to plant needs or errors identified.
• Team Leadership & Planner Oversight
  • Manage planners responsible for scheduling work orders to optimize production efficiency and productivity.
  • Provide issue resolution, training, development, coaching, and disciplinary actions as required for the production scheduling team.
• Additional Responsibilities
  • Perform other responsibilities assigned by the Materials Manager related to the Lead Master Scheduler role and management of the production scheduling team.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Strong Manufacturing Scheduling/Planning experience
• Experience leading planners/schedulers - Required
• Strong SAP/MRP knowledge specifically with T-Codes in MM (Material Master), WM (Warehouse Management), Planning and Work Order Scheduling – Required
• Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint - Required
• Proven forecasting and capacity planning expertise
• Comfort presenting KPIs to leadership
• Evidence of driving schedule attainment and on-time delivery improvements
• Strong coaching and team development skills
• Ability to balance customer requirements with plant constraints and material shortages.
• Bachelors Degree (preferred)

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Utility Solutions

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.