Master Scheduler

Greenwood, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Master Scheduler will schedule all production for assigned plants. The Scheduler will maintain all inputs that drive the scheduling system (Oracle). The Schedulers ultimate responsibility is to maintain the scheduling system to ensure we maximize production output and limit downtime due to parts availability and other similar issues.

Learn the basics of Viking manufacturing at the assigned plants Kanban how parts flow to the line purchase parts how manifests drive production etc.
Learn the models produced at each facility.
Learn about model mix and other variables that impact production efficiency.
Learn about the scheduling tools in Oracle & Excel.
Work with Purchasing Plant Managers Directors Sales and others to ensure the quality of weekly schedules in light of supply chain and other challenges.
Work with the operations improvement team on an ongoing Oracle-scheduling improvement project which will greatly improve how we create schedules in the future.
Take on other production support tasks as deemed appropriate by Operations Mgt
Manage prototypes and upkeep kanban system.

Requirements

College degree with focus on operations or business preferred or comparable experience
A desire to learn and grow in a manufacturing operations career
Self-motivated detailed-oriented and organized
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Works well with others team-oriented
Very familiar with MS Office (including Word Excel PowerPoint)
Strong computer skills a plus especially Excel and/or Access
Experience with production scheduling a plus but not required
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles a plus but not required