Location:
Mount Pleasant Pennsylvania United States of America
Job ID:
R0088122
Date Posted:
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INC
Profession (Job Category):
Production & Skilled Trades
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
Job Description:
Job Overview:
The Production Master Scheduler plays a critical role in ensuring efficient and effective production planning within the organization. This role involves overseeing and optimizing the production schedule coordinating with various departments and implementing strategies to maximize resource utilization. The Production Master Scheduler is responsible for maintaining a balanced and realistic production plan that aligns with business goals and customer demands with a strong emphasis on utilizing SAP for seamless integration and data management. Additionally this role is responsible for achieving revenue targets through effective production planning.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Production Planning:
- Develop and maintain the master production schedule based on sales forecasts customer orders and production capacity utilizing SAP functionalities.
- Leverage SAPs Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module or relevant SAP tools to enhance forecasting accuracy and streamline production planning processes.
2. Resource Allocation:
- Optimize the use of resources including manpower equipment and materials utilizing SAPs resource management capabilities.
- Collaborate with procurement and logistics teams to integrate SAP for realtime visibility into inventory levels and to ensure seamless material flow.
3. Schedule Coordination:
- Utilize SAP to facilitate seamless communication and coordination with production managers supervisors and other stakeholders.
- Leverage SAPs collaboration tools to address realtime changes in production volume equipment downtime or unexpected events.
4. Performance Analysis:
- Utilize SAP analytics and reporting tools to analyze production performance metrics identifying areas for improvement.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives leveraging SAP capabilities to enhance production planning processes and overall operational efficiency.
5. Capacity Planning:
- Utilize SAPs capacity planning features to assess and manage production capacity constraints and bottlenecks.
- Collaborate closely with engineering and maintenance teams to ensure optimal utilization of equipment and efficient capacity planning.
6. Revenue Target Achievement:
- Work collaboratively with sales and finance teams to align production plans with revenue targets.
- Implement production strategies that support revenue growth and ensure timely delivery of products to meet customer demand.
7. Communication and Reporting:
- Generate reports and KPIs using SAP to provide regular updates on production schedules and performance to management and relevant departments.
- Leverage SAP reporting tools for detailed insights into production planning metrics.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in business supply chain management or a related field.
- Proven experience in production planning scheduling or a related role within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge and proficiency in utilizing SAP for production planning and scheduling.
- Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Key Competencies:
- Detailoriented and organized.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong decisionmaking and problemsolving skills.
- Team player with the ability to collaborate across different departments.
- Adaptability to changing priorities and business requirements.
Career Path:
The Production Master Scheduler with a strong knowledge of SAP and a focus on revenue targets may advance to roles such as SAP Supply Chain Analyst Production Planning Manager with a specialization in SAP implementations or other leadership roles within the organization. Continuing education and certifications in SAP supply chain modules can further enhance career development prospects.
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