Master Scheduler

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Manage the activities of Production and Inventory Control department to provide optimum support to the JIT (Just-In-Time) manufacturing organization through effective scheduling of customer-driven releases while insuring 100% on-time delivery

Responsibilities:

Responsibility for proper handling storage packing preservation and delivery of both material and product per control plans utilizing TS16949 & ISO14001 documented systems and authority to initiate appropriate action necessary to prevent non-conformance to customer specifications

• Control all levels of inventory to assure JIT supply of quality product to the customer

• Schedule production operations to maximum efficiency

• Coordinate the activities of direct reports to ensure timely completion of all assigned tasks

• Manage physical inventories to meet established goals

• Translate weekly customer demand into master schedule for stamping and assembly

• Coordinate customer volume fluctuations with the manufacturing group to include customer shutdown schedules

• Coordinate with manufacturing and engineering the planning and scheduling of trial builds

• Coordinate old program build-outs and new program start-ups

• Housekeeping and other activities as assigned

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years with a degree (or 5-8 years without a degree) supervisory experience

• Production scheduling/inventory control experience in manufacturing preferably automotive

• Due to the nature of this position individual must be available evenings and on weekends when customer requirements warrant.

• BA/BS in Business Administration Accounting or Management

• MRP or MRP II (Material Release Point) system implementation experience

Skills:

• The ability to juggle changing customer demands and multiple priorities

• Working well under pressure

• Efficiently scheduling operations

• Ability to listen and communicate effectively with Team Members and customers in either individual or group settings

• Ability to access data stored on LAN (Local Area Network) and PC (Personal Computer)

• Individual must be good at problem solving and possess a good understanding of automotive customer requirements

• Ability to read write speak English

• Extensive computer ability including Lotus 123 and/or Microsoft Excel

• Must have the ability to conduct effective meeting

Education & Technical Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent

• Associate degree in business preferred or equivalent experience in a similar career

• APICS (American Production & Inventory Control Society) preferred

• MRP/MRP II; Scheduling

Travel Requirement:

• No overnight travel; some local travel occasionally and overtime required

Benefits:

• Low-Cost Health Insurance

• Low-Cost Dental Insurance Vision Insurance

• 401(k) Matching

• Employee Profit Sharing Plan

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• Nursing Room

• Tuition Reimbursement and Online Career Development with Free Tuition

• Referral Program - Up to $1500 per Skill Trade Referral

• Onsite cafeteria Serving Hot Breakfast and Lunch

• Self-Checkout Snacks and Drinks Market

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Discount Program

• Annual Employee and Family Events

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