Master Production Scheduler – Demand & Capacity

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai

Gilbert, Northern (AZ, KY)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 117,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Johnson Controls in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Planner to develop and execute the plant's integrated production plan, ensuring on-time delivery and optimal capacity. You will partner with S&OP, Operations, Materials, and Engineering to balance demand with resources and maintain a realistic, stable schedule.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of production planning experience in manufacturing.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of production planning experience in industrial or complex manufacturing environments.
Strong understanding of MRP, capacity planning, and shop floor control.
Proficiency with ERP systems (SAGE preferred but could including SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering BOMs, routings, and manufacturing processes.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Excellent communication, problem solving (8D, 5-Why and A3 problem solving), and organizational skills.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Preferred: Experience with sheet metal fabrication process / planning.

Responsibilities

Own the Master Production Schedule —build, maintain, and communicate a forward‑looking plan that aligns demand, capacity, and material availability.
Analyze demand signals (forecasts, firm POs, backlog) and translate them into executable production requirements.
Coordinate cross‑functional planning inputs including engineering releases, material readiness, labor availability, and equipment constraints.
Monitor and adjust the schedule based on real‑time plant conditions, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum stability.
Lead daily/weekly planning reviews with Operations, Materials, and leadership to ensure alignment and accountability.
Identify bottlenecks and capacity gaps; recommend solutions such as overtime, alternate routings, outsourcing, or load leveling.
Maintain accurate planning parameters (lead times, lot sizes, cycle times, routings) in the ERP system.
Drive schedule adherence by tracking performance, analyzing misses, and leading corrective actions.
Support S&OP processes with accurate data, capacity models, and scenario planning.
Collaborate with Materials Management to ensure material availability aligns with planned production.
Communicate schedule changes clearly and proactively to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and predictability.
Champion continuous improvement in planning processes, tools, and data accuracy.
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and First-of-Kind (FOK) builds including new launches & major product changes through Management‑of‑Change (MOC).