Master Scheduler

Marine; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid PTO and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Dometic in Sparta, TN is seeking a Master Scheduler to coordinate and plan production across multiple teams in a fast-paced environment. The role reports to Production Control and requires independent judgment and strong communication with production, Customer Service, and management.

The successful candidate will develop master production schedules, manage demand, and optimize inventory while ensuring on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, operations management, or equivalent Master Scheduler/Production Planner experience.
• Excellent Microsoft Office programs knowledge.
• Strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize master production schedule based on demand and capacity.
• Convert customer demand into daily/weekly schedules across departments.
• Communicate production plan changes to relevant teams.
• Monitor adherence to schedules and identify deviations.
• Optimize inventory levels and labor/equipment utilization.
• Provide lead times and schedule information to Customer Service.
• Coordinate capacity planning across production areas.
• Integrate ERP inputs for planning and scheduling.
• Report forecast changes to management and align ERP schedules with customer requirements.

Skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Production efficiency tracking

Reporting statistics

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business management or operations management

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications.

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

We are a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Master Scheduler. This position reports to the Production Control Supervisor and will work in Sparta, TN.

About the position

As a Master Scheduler of the Sparta team, you will be involved in coordinating, planning, scheduling, products throughout their production process or cycle. The Master Scheduler will demonstrate the ability to support the Production Control Manager and work independently with judgment and work well under pressure in a fast-paced work environment. They will Schedule and plan production effectively; effectively communicate the schedule/production plan to manufacturing groups at all levels. The Scheduler will identify problems, assess manufacturing needs, problem solve and implement solutions in an effective and timely manner.

Your main responsibilities

• Manage customer demand consistent with maximizing business performance and customer service levels.
• Develop a master production schedule based on changing customer and internal capacity considerations.
• Convert customer demand into a daily/weekly master production schedule, multiple department scheduling.
• Communicate significant changes on the production floor to the Production Manager and Customer Service.
• Monitor compliance and performance of production departments to published schedules, deviations.
• Assure all inputs to the planning system are regularly maintained.
• Optimize Finish Good inventory levels, improve inventory turn rate on finish good inventory, and reduce internal operating cost.
• Serve as a liaison to Customer Service providing lead times and delivery information.
• Establish and evaluate scheduling priorities.
• Resolve Supply, Demand, and Capacity issues while optimizing both labor and equipment utilization.
• Execute efficient schedules to drive 95% OTD or better.
• Perform all capacity planning activities and coordinate output with all production areas.
• Assess and implement ERP techniques needed to plan, schedule, control, measure, and evaluate the effectiveness of production operations.
• Successfully communicate forecast and inventory estimations to Management team.
• Monitor and report any important changes in customer forecast.
• Maintain and add all customer related forecasts into ERP on quarterly basis.
• Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Communicate production schedule to team leads promptly.
• Manage load leveling and bottleneck scheduling and utilize the theory of constraints (TOC) for more accurate scheduling.
• Ensure the ERP system data elements related to planning are set to the correct parameters.
• Identify manufacturing variances weekly and reports them to the Finance team.
• Align ERP production schedules with customer requirements.
• Any other duties as assigned

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous – which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• 401 (k) with company match
• PTO
• Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Opportunities to make an impact

A suitable background would be a

solid experience within manufacturing and scheduling as well as the following qualifications and experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, operations management, or equivalent Master Scheduler/Production Planner experience.
• Excellent Microsoft Office programs knowledge.
• Strong computer skills.

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience tracking production efficiencies and reporting statistics to upper management.
• Production and Processing – Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Proficient use of computer systems and software applications.
• Good problem solving and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills.

Dometic's Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.