Master Scheduler Assistant

Kenworth Truck Co.

Kirkland (WA)

On-site

USD 71,000 - 106,000

Full time

35 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401k with up to a 5% company match

Fully funded pension plan

Comprehensive paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Paid disability and life insurance

EAP services

Job summary

Kenworth Truck Company, part of PACCAR, seeks a Master Scheduler Assistant in the United States to plan production and manage build weeks for efficient manufacturing.

You will monitor product availability, generate schedules and reports, review ECNs, track inventory and lead-times, and work with Engineering, Materials, Quality, Purchasing, and suppliers to keep projects on track. A 4-year degree and 2–3 years in materials or manufacturing support are expected.

Qualifications

4-year Bachelor’s degree is required.
2-3+ years of experience in materials or manufacturing support is required.
Able to adapt quickly to changing priorities and evaluate complex situations to recommend sound action plans.
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Able to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of management.
Proficient in data analysis, including Excel and Access.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Negotiation skills, including conflict management.
Mechanical aptitude including ability to read blueprints and communicate technical information clearly.
Proficient with personal computers including Excel, Access, and an understanding of the CMS-80 system.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Schedule new orders by plant/build week considering constraints and delivery needs.
Monitor product availability and schedule dates and ramp-up quantities.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly scheduling reports for Kenworth Division and Corporate.
Review Engineering Change Notices and assess impact on operations.
Identify issues and develop interdepartmental strategies for ECN implementation.
Track project status including inventory, PPAP, tooling, and critical data.
Direct materials toward stated project objectives.
Communicate lead times and inventory costs to Change Control and Materials management.
Collaborate with Engineering, Materials, Quality, Purchasing, suppliers and plants for smooth implementations.
Coordinate disposition of obsolete material with ECN implementation.

Skills

Adapt to changing priorities

Work under pressure

Clear communication

Data analysis (Excel, Access)

CMS-80 system proficiency

Negotiation skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read blueprints

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

Tools

Excel

Access

CMS-80 system

Job description

Company Information

Kenworth Truck Company

Kenworth Truck Company, founded in 1923, is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. With an excellent heritage of quality, innovation and technology, Kenworth has played an essential role in the development of trucks that are more fuel efficient, productive, and economical to operate. Today, Kenworth is leading transportation innovation with the introduction of battery-electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric powertrains, and autonomous driving systems. Kenworth is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equality and inclusivity in the workplace.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

Schedule new orders in the appropriate assembly plant and build week each day, based on plant build constraints, proximity to shipping destination, materials availability, customer delivery requirements, and Kenworth performance goals.

Monitor new product availability, scheduling appropriate dates and ramp up quantities.

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly scheduling reports for Kenworth Division and Corporate.

Review Engineering Change Notices and assess for potential impact on operations.

Identify issues and develop interdepartmental strategies for implementation of Engineering Change Notices.

Track project implementation status including plant and supplier inventory levels, PPAP status, tooling status, and other critical information.

Direct the materials organization toward stated project implementation objectives.

Analyze overall project impact to materials. Identify and communicate pertinent information regarding lead times, inventory costs and project financial risks to Change Control and Materials management.

Work in partnership with Engineering and Division Materials, Corporate Quality, Corporate Purchasing, suppliers and the plants to ensure smooth project implementations.

Coordinate and process disposition of obsolete material associated with ECN implementation.

Qualifications & Skills

4-year Bachelor’s degree required.

2-3+ years of experience in materials or manufacturing support required, additional preferred.

Able to adapt quickly to changing priorities and evaluate complex situations to recommend sound action plans.

Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Able to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of management.

Proficient in data analysis, including Excel and Access.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in fast paced environment.

Negotiation skills, including conflict management.

Mechanical aptitude including ability to read blueprints and communicate technical information clearly.

Proficient with personal computers including Excel, Access, and an understanding of the CMS-80 system.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.

Why work for PACCAR/Kenworth?

Global Fortune 500Company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities

Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their fields

Support and/or design the commercial vehicles of the future with a focus on emerging technologies such as electric and autonomous trucks

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

401k with up to a 5% company match

Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement

Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time

Tuition reimbursement for continued education

Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family

Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)

Paid short-and long-term disability programs

Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for the Master Scheduler Assistant is $70,500 - $105,800 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

Applicants and employees for this position will not be sponsored for work authorization, including, but not limited to H-1B visas, now or in the future.

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