Master Scheduler

Actalent; Portland (OR); Presencial; USD 62.000 - 69.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability (short/long-term)

HSA

Transit benefits

PTO / Vacation

Descripción de la vacante

Actalent is seeking a proactive Master Scheduler to join the Product Vehicle Engineering team in Portland, OR. This role coordinates vehicle lifecycle scheduling from build to testing, maintenance, and disposition, working with engineering, logistics, operations, and external partners to ensure efficient utilization across programs.

The position requires 2+ years in scheduling or logistics, with strong communication and organizational skills, and onsite work in Portland.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in logistics, operations management, or related field.
• 2+ years of scheduling, logistics coordination, or test operations experience.
• Strong understanding of vehicle testing environments and lifecycle management.
• Proficiency with scheduling tools such as MS Project, Excel, Jira.
• Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and diplomatically across diverse teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Lead cross-functional stakeholders through the change management curve.
• Coordinate vehicle transitions from build to testing, maintenance, and fleet disposition.
• Plan shop work across multiple locations and external facilities.
• Schedule third-party test events and support vendor RFQ and DVP burn-down meetings.
• Act as liaison between test engineering, shop leads, maintenance teams, program managers, and third-party vendors.
• Facilitate weekly planning meetings and cross-functional discussions to align resources and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Ensure proper documentation and contracts for vehicle loans and returns.
• Prioritize scheduling based on program urgency, resource constraints, and test readiness.
• Monitor and analyze truck usage to identify bottlenecks and underutilization.
• Recommend adjustments to improve throughput and reduce idle time.
• Support forecasting and resource planning for future test cycles.
• Maintain accurate records of truck assignments, test durations, and location movements.
• Generate utilization reports and dashboards for leadership review.
• Document SOPs for scheduling and coordination.

Conocimientos

Scheduling experience

Logistics coordination

Test operations

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in logistics, operations management, or related field

Equivalent experience

Herramientas

MS Project

Excel

Jira

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Master Scheduler

We are seeking a proactive and strategic Lifecycle Test Truck Scheduler to join the Product Vehicle Engineering team. This newly created role will serve as the central coordination point for vehicle lifecycle scheduling from initial build through testing, maintenance, and final disposition. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, logistics, operations, and external partners to unify scheduling processes and ensure efficient vehicle utilization across programs and locations. This is a high-impact role that requires strong communication, diplomacy, and leadership skills to navigate complex stakeholder relationships and drive alignment across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Exercise diplomacy and lead cross-functional stakeholders through the change management curve.
• Coordinate vehicle transitions from build to testing, maintenance, and fleet disposition.
• Plan shop work across multiple locations and external facilities.
• Schedule third-party test events and support vendor RFQ and DVP burn-down meetings.
• Act as the liaison between test engineering, shop leads, maintenance teams, program managers, and third-party vendors.
• Facilitate weekly planning meetings and cross-functional discussions to align resources and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Ensure proper documentation and contracts are in place for vehicle loans and returns.
• Prioritize scheduling based on program urgency, resource constraints, and test readiness.
• Monitor and analyze truck usage to identify bottlenecks and underutilization.
• Recommend adjustments to improve throughput and reduce idle time.
• Support forecasting and resource planning for future test cycles.
• Maintain accurate records of truck assignments, test durations, and location movements.
• Generate utilization reports and dashboards for leadership review.
• Document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for scheduling and coordination.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in logistics, operations management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience in scheduling, logistics coordination, or test operations.
• Strong understanding of vehicle testing environments and lifecycle management.
• Proficiency in scheduling tools and software such as MS Project, Excel, and Jira.
• Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and diplomatically with diverse teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with fleet management systems.
• Knowledge of vehicle testing protocols and environments such as functional, RG, and durability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Self-guided and adaptable in undefined or emerging operational areas.
• Six Sigma skills such as DMAIC, Value Stream Mapping, and Cause and Corrective Action via 8D.
• Process documentation and improvement skills.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with strong personalities.

Work Environment

This position requires onsite work. The role involves interaction with cross-functional teams and managing operations in a dynamic setting. The environment is fast-paced, requiring adaptability and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portland, OR.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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