Master Production Scheduler

Elbit Systems of America, LLC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Elbit Systems of America is seeking a Master Production Scheduler to develop and implement master production schedules based on customer deliveries and forecasts, ensuring optimal use of production capacity and timely, cost-effective manufacturing of quality products.

You will coordinate with material, production, sales, and engineering to provide schedules, maintain forecasts, and support S&OP processes in an ERP environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains master production schedules in ERP to maximize capacity utilization.
• Coordinate material procurement and build plans to support master schedules.
• Enter and maintain forecasts in ERP based on customer demand and internal forecasts.
• Maintain Master Delivery and Master Production Schedules in ERP.
• Interface with stakeholders on schedule changes and WIP status.
• Coordinate material movement with purchasing, inventory, production and engineering.
• Prepare and distribute daily/weekly/monthly status reports and participate in required meetings.
• Lead cross-functional schedule and delivery meetings.
• Provide manufacturing floor guidance and establish priorities for committed deliveries.
• Update item data, order modifiers, and planning parameters in Oracle.
• Communicate production status to Customer Service and Project/Product teams.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or technical discipline

8-10 years of experience in master scheduling or planning in manufacturing

Experience with forecasts

Experience with Sales and Operations Planning process

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multitask and manage projects in fast-paced environment

Attention to detail and accuracy

Tools

Oracle

Job description

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, andmonitortheir 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 WorkInProcess (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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