New Unit Master Scheduler
Schenectady, NY - USA
Job Summary
Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop maintain and own the Master Production Schedule for all Generator New Units. Ensure the master schedule is optimized for throughput and meeting on-time delivery (OTD) targets.
- Proactively monitor the execution against the Master Schedule and understand key drivers and roadblocks that cause schedule variances.
- Facilitate cross-functional problem-solving sessions to mitigate delays and recover schedule slippage.
- Manage schedule changes dynamically analyzing the impact of adjustments on downstream production procurement and shipping.
- Partner closely with the Procurement team to ensure alignment of material planning with the production build plan. Communicate schedule changes and demand signals to ensure components are available to support the Master Schedule.
- Act as a key contributor to the SIOP process by translating the Generator Production Forecast into a concrete executable multi-year Build Plan. Analyze long-term demand trends and adjust the Master Schedule to reflect capacity requirements for future periods.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with to define and monitor New Unit capacity. Identify critical production constraints and understand key improvement initiatives to increase capacity and throughput as it relates to the Master Schedule.
- Track report and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) specifically On-Time Delivery (OTD) schedule adherence and manufacturing cycle time.
- Provide regular visibility to leadership regarding schedule health and performance trends.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in engineering business supply chain or a related technical field.
- 4 years of experience in manufacturing materials management or supply chain planning in an industrial environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and clearly articulate production risks to stakeholders.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to identify analyze and resolve complex scheduling conflicts using a data-driven approach.
Desired Characteristics
- At least 3-5 years of experience in production scheduling master scheduling or materials planning within a complex manufacturing environment (Heavy industrial or energy sector preferred).
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle) advanced Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools.
- Lean manufacturing background; comfortable with the relationship between long range improvement plans and scheduling/business commitments.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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