MASTER SCHEDULER

Allied Moulded Products, Inc.; Ohio; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Master Scheduler to enhance operational efficiency within its manufacturing environment. This role is pivotal in coordinating schedules and inventory management, ensuring that production meets customer demands. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a strategic mindset, capable of navigating complex data to drive informed decisions. Join a company that values leadership, teamwork, and innovation, where your contributions will directly impact the success of the organization. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are ready to take on new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a master production schedule based on forecasts.
• Analyze inventory levels and demand patterns to optimize stock.
• Identify potential risks to production schedules and escalate.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP Software

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: AMP - BRYAN , OH

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: 1st Shift

Job Category: Manufacturing

Description

POSITION TITLE: Master Scheduler

PAY GRADE: Salary Exempt

BUSINESS UNIT: GFSO Dept: 15-GFSO

REPORTS TO:Sr. Manufacturing Advisor

Allied Moulded Products, Inc. (Allied) is the Contractor’s Choice of nonmetallic electrical boxes and enclosures in today's residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Leveraging more than half-a-century of experience, Allied has grown to become the benchmark of quality within the electrical industry. Our unrelenting focus on people, service, delivery, value, innovation, and technology in everything we make and do, has made us who we are today. Our values that guide our work are leadership, honesty, communication, teamwork, and a positive attitude. We like to have fun at work and focus on challenges as new opportunities to develop unique solutions. Allied is a family-owned and operated business that was established in 1958 in the city of Bryan, Ohio.

PURPOSE: This position is responsible for coordinating schedules and inventories to ensure efficient and effective operation of the assigned departments(s) or facilities. The Master Scheduler will play a vital role in maintaining efficient operations and will serve as primary liaison for reporting capacity levels to upper management and providing insights that drive informed decision making.

1.0 DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain a master production schedule based on sales forecasts, customer orders, inventory levels, and operational capacity.
• Work closely with production, procurement, and sales teams to harmonize operations and meet objectives.
• Inventory Management-Analyze inventory levels and demand patterns to optimize inventory levels while minimizing excess stock and shortages.
• Capacity Planning- Monitor production capacity and identify potential bottlenecks or constraints. Work productively to optimize production efficiency and minimize downtime through effective resource allocation and scheduling adjustments.
• Proactively identify potential risks to production schedules, such as supply chain disruptions or equipment challenges, and escalate to appropriate stakeholders with recommendations for mitigation.
• Maintains master distribution schedule for the facilities; revises as needed and alerts appropriate staff of schedule changes or delays.
• Participates in forecast meetings with sales, marketing, and other related departments.
• Leads SIOP and other planning meetings with sales, production, shipping, purchasing, and customer service staff.
• Analyze data and trends to project future needs, ensuring the company is always ahead of customer needs.
• Regularly review processes, seeking out inefficiencies and finding solutions to optimize workflows.
• Support cross-functional teams by providing insights into production schedules, planning tools, and best practices to enhance collaboration and understanding.
• All other duties as assigned.

2.0 REQUIRED SKILLS / RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving machinery, noise, and other industrial hazards.
• Strategic thinker, strong analytical skills, able to synthesize considerable and complex data.
• Capable of using spreadsheets and ERP-type software in managing the planning process.
• Proven organizational, project management and leadership skills.
• Assertive communication. Efficiently convey scheduling decisions and reasoning to various stakeholders.
• Problem solving skills. Must quickly adapt to unforeseen challenges, pivoting schedules, as necessary.
• Must be detailed oriented.
• Change Agent-skill with enabling change and ability to influence others.
• Strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Team Player; able to work well across business operations.
• Ability to work on multiple projects with limited direction.
• Through understanding in the areas of operations and supply chain logistics.

3.0EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

A bachelor’s degree in a related field. (Operations Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or Logistics) or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Manufacturing environment experience.
• Minimum of (5) five years related experience.
• Professional certification-CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) required or willing to obtain at hire.
• Experience using production planning systems.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to work with diverse teams of professionals at all levels.

4.0 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The associate is frequently required to:

• Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, climb, use hands to feel or handle objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach and lift with hands and arms; talk, see and hear.
• Associate will work in an office; alternating sitting and walking as needed.
• Associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
• Required to perform repetitive tasks.
• The associate may need to be available for extended shift hours if needed and assist in emergency situations.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice, based on operational needs.

5.0 WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an associate will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate will occasionally work near moving parts. The associate may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Due to the open environment of the building, must be able to work in various temperatures. Involves moderate or occasional presence of unfavorable conditions, i.e., cold, dust, heat, noise, odor, chemicals, etc. Safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, heat protective sleeves, and safety shoes may be required in the area that you are working in based on our safety PPE standards.

Allied Moulded Products is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identification, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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